Blintz Brownie Bites
Creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of chocolate — these Blintz Brownie Bites are a tiny showstopper that deliver big flavor in a mini package.
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese strained
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp honey use mild-flavored honey
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest zest from about half a lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix 18 oz, plus required ingredients from the package
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine strained cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Follow the package instructions for your brownie mix.
- Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners and lightly grease them.
- Spoon brownie batter into each cup, filling about 3/4 full. Add a small dollop of the blintz filling to the center of each.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out mostly clean.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. These are delicious warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Strain the cottage cheese well to prevent a soggy filling. Softened cream cheese blends better. Don’t overfill the cups to allow for rising.