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:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- Prepare the Brownies:
- Follow the directions on the brownie mix box to prepare the brownie batter.
- Prepare the Muffin Pan:
- Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners and grease lightly to prevent sticking.
- 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.
- Bake:
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 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!