Overnight Blintz Bake

Prep Time:15 Mins | Total Time:9 Hrs 15 Mins | Makes:12 servings

Enjoy this cheesy baked dessert that is made using Bisquick* mix, pineapple and eggs; and is topped with cream and strawberries.

Filling

1 container (500 mL) ricotta cheese

1 container (250 g) pineapple cream cheese spread

2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

2 eggs

Batter

1 cup (250 mL) Bisquick* mix

1 cup (250 mL) sour cream

1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup (125 mL) pineapple juice

6 eggs

Toppings

1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream

3/4 cup (175 mL) strawberry preserves

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients until well blended; set aside.
In medium bowl, stir all batter ingredients with wire whisk or fork until well blended. Pour batter into baking dish. Pour filling evenly over batter. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 325ºF. Uncover baking dish; bake 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and centre is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top servings with sour cream and strawberry preserves.

Tip : When strawberries are flavourful and juicy, top each serving with sliced fresh strawberries instead of the strawberry preserves.