Blintz Brownie Bites

These Blintz Brownie Bites are a fun fusion of creamy blintz filling and rich, fudgy brownies, making for a decadent bite-sized dessert!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup small curd cottage cheese, strained
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 box brownie mix (18 oz), plus package ingredients

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Blintz Filling:
   • In a small bowl, combine the strained cottage cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Brownies:
   • Follow the directions on the brownie mix box to prepare the brownie batter.
4. Prepare the Muffin Pan:
   • Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners and grease lightly to prevent sticking.
5. Assemble the Bites:
   • Spoon brownie batter into each muffin cup, filling each about ¾ of the way.
   • Add a small dollop of the blintz mixture on top of each brownie.
6. Bake:
   • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve:
   • Let the Blintz Brownie Bites cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

These little treats combine the richness of brownies with a tangy and sweet cheesecake-like topping—perfect for parties or a special treat!