Deliciously sweet kugel dessert

The sweet noodle kugel, also known as Noodle Pudding, is a beloved dish often enjoyed during Jewish holidays, particularly Hanukkah. This delectable treat combines noodles, eggs, butter, and sugar, creating a delightful ending to a memorable evening with your loved ones. Whether you use traditional egg noodles or any pasta variety you have on hand, this dessert is sure to please. Experience the joy of this classic Jewish delicacy and make it a highlight of your holiday table.

Sweet noodle kugel

If you’ve been looking for a unique and delicious dessert to add to your holiday menu, look no further than sweet noodle kugel. This traditional Jewish dish has been enjoyed for generations and is the perfect way to end any meal. This sweet noodle kugel is a very easy to make recipe and doesn’t ask for advanced cooking skills. Beginners, hear that? Time to try a simple dish with a sophisticated touch!

We’ve been making this dish for many years in our family and in this article I will show you the version we’ve been enjoying the most. Basically, it’s very close to a noodle casserole recipe: boil the noodles, mix together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, then add the noodles in, place everything in a casserole dish and bake.

The difference is noticeable after baking: the noodle casserole will still be a bit wet after cooking, while the kugel is made of a custard filling that holds well together.

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Most non-Jewish people will most probably hear about this recipe for the first time as it’s a traditional dish, but it’s quickly gaining popularity. I did taste it and I guarantee it’s just amazing! It’s packed full of sugar and cinnamon flavor, a great festive dish. And we make it all year round, not just for the holidays, because it’s sooo incredibly delicious, we just can’t help it!

It is also a great comfort food, like all high-calorie dishes.

Sweet noodles may sound a little bit weird for those that never tasted the sweet noodle kugel, but I’m sure you’ll definitely fall in love with it from the first piece. If egg noodles are a bit too much for you after all the eggs in the filling, you can go for regular pasta like penne, fusilli or any other type you like best.

Is noodle kugel a dessert or side dish?

There are many debates over how a kugel should be and if asked to make one you must ask for clarifications, as Jewish kugels may define a broader variety of dishes: noodle or potato-based, savory or sweet. Many argue over how the kugel should look: naked or cereal covered, what type of noodles to use, custardy or souffleed, etc. The beauty of this recipe is that it can be both savory and sweet so make it and serve it which ever way you want it, as a side dish or dessert!

Tips, tricks and notes for the perfect noodle kugel:

• You can leave out the sugar if you don’t want a sweet dish. It’s going to be less sweet, but still rich in flavor.
• Dairy: sweet noodle kugel recipe calls for three kinds of diary: cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese. Work with the ratios to find out what goes best for you. Also, if you don’t have one of them at hand, just add some more of other to compensate. For my recipe I only went for the cottage cheese and replaced the sour cream with heavy cream, because that’s what I had on hand and guess what? the recipe turned out super tasty anyway!
• Raisins: they are a common addition, although not necessary if you don’t like them. You can also substitute them with other dried fruits;
• You can prepare the mix in advance, refrigerate and bake the casserole before serving to make sure it’s fresh and warm when served. Still, leftovers can be great as a next-day brunch. In fact my family loves this sweet kugel recipe best when it’s cold from the fridge.
• There is no standard finish to this recipe, as each family has their own. Many top their kugels with a crushed cornflake topping, other sprinkle it with cinnamon streusel or add apples, crushed pineapple, spinach (if you make it savory) and many others. I went with crumbled butter cookies.

If you decided to make this recipe, please tell me if you loved it as much as we did, in the comments section below this post.

Recipe for Sweet kugel

What do you need to make sweet noodle kugel?

Every version is a little different and so is mine. For my delicious noodle kugel I used these: eggs, sugar, cottage cheese, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, salt, raisins, lemon zest and wide egg noodles.

For the crumble I used butter cookies and mixed them with a bit of melted butter to get the right texture. Cornflake crumbs are also good but will give a much crispier top.

How do you make the best sweet noodle kugel?

1. Cook the noodles in a pasta pan as instructed on the package. Drain well.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until the sugar has melted.
3. Whisk in cottage cheese, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, a bit of salt, lemon zest and raisins and mix well.
4. Add noodles and mix to combine and spread the raisins between the noodles.
5. Pour the noodles mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle cookie crumbs mixed with unsalted butter.
6. Bake in the oven until the crumbs are golden brown.

Sweet noodle kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as both a savory side dish or a sweet dessert. With its rich custard filling and variety of toppings, it’s no wonder why this traditional recipe is gaining popularity! So why not give it a try today and see for yourself how delicious it can be!  Happy baking! Happy eating!

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