Honoring Yom Kippur: Cheese Blintz Souffle

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. softened cream cheese

2 c. small-curd cottage cheese

2 egg-yolks

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla 

*Combine until smooth; set aside*

Beat:

6 eggs

1 1/2 c. sour cream

1/2 c. orange juice

1/2 c. soft butter

Add:

1 c. flour

1/3 c. sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. grated orange rind

Blend until smooth; pour half of batter into 9x13 greased pan; spoon cheese mixture evenly over batter; spread with knife; pour remaining batter on top; bake 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until puffy and golden; serve immediately with blueberry sauce.

Sauce:

2/3 c. sugar

2 tbsp. cornstarch

Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

1 c. water

2 c. fresh blueberries

2 tbsp. lemon juice

 

Combine first 4 ingredients; stir in water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils for 1 minute. Add berries and juice; serve warm.