Sweet Noodle Kugel: A Simple, Crowd-Pleasing Easter Dessert
Noodle Kugel
60 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
From its humble origins in the homes of Ashkenazi Jews hundreds of years ago to its current status as a cherished holiday staple like Easter across the globe, Sweet Noodle Kugel has become the quintessential comfort treat. A golden, crispy crust, raisins, cinnamon, and a silky mixture of dairy, eggs, and sugar are the magical ingredients in kugel. The texture of each mouthful is velvety smooth and bursting with flavour.
While both sweet and savoury kugel varieties are delicious, the sweet kind is often reserved for holiday brunches like Easter and Passover. If you want to make it more kid-friendly, try substituting cottage cheese for ricotta or adding some orange zest. For the most authentic taste of nostalgia, enjoy it warm or at room temperature.
Indian cuisine connoisseurs will find Sweet Noodle Kugel to be an intriguing fusion dish, resembling a golden, casserole-style version of seviyan kheer or sheer khurma. It's evidence that celebratory sweets from many cultures speak the same language of cosiness, sweetness, and community.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
250gWide egg noodles
4 largeEggs
1 cupSour cream
1 cupCottage cheese
¾ cupMilk
4 tbspButter, melted
½ cupSugar
1 tspVanilla extract
1½ tspGround cinnamon
½ cupRaisins
¼ tspSalt
½ cupBread crumbs (For Topping)
2 tbspSugar
½ tspCinnamon
2 tbspButter, melted