Sweet Lokshen Kugel
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
15 servings
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Sweet Lokshen Kugel
Description
Sweet Lokshen Kugel combines cooked wide egg noodles with a rich dairy and egg mixture including sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. The noodles absorb the creamy custard, enriched by softened raisins that have been soaked beforehand to plump. The mixture is poured into a greased baking dish and topped with a sugar and cinnamon sprinkle, forming a sweet, slightly crunchy crust as it bakes at 350°F for approximately 60 minutes.
The result is a tender, slightly dense pudding that balances the subtle tartness of the cheeses with the sweetness of sugar and fruit. The cinnamon and sugar topping adds a lightly spiced and crunchy texture contrast. This dish is traditionally served as a dessert or sweet side dish and represents a comforting treat with familiar ingredients.
Preparation requires straining soaked raisins and careful blending of the dairy and eggs to achieve a cohesive custard. A food processor is useful to mix the filling. The kugel can be served warm or at room temperature. Using different dried fruits or topping variations like streusel or cereal can adapt the flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins optional - may substitute craisins, dried chopped apricots, or chopped drained pineapple
- 12 ounces egg noodles wide
- 6 large egg
- 1 pound sour cream (2 cups)
- 8 ounces cottage cheese (1 cup)
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup, softened, or farmer's cheese crumbled
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cinnamon for dusting
- sugar for dusting
- cooking oil spray nonstick
Instructions
- Place a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Cover the raisins with hot water and let them soak to plump while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles to the pot, bring back to a boil, and let them cook until tender (not overly soft), about 5 minutes. Drain and return the cooked noodles to the pot.
- In a food processor or blender, blend together the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, melted butter, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cooked noodles in the pot and stir until well combined.
- Drain the raisins. Stir them into the noodles.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking oil. Pour the noodle mixture into the dish.
- Top the kugel by sprinkling generously with sugar and lightly with cinnamon. Alternatively, you can use your favorite kugel topping (streusel, crushed graham crackers, cornflakes, etc.).
- Bake the kugel for about 60 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, till the center of the kugel is set and the tips of the noodles turn golden brown. Remove from the oven.
- Let the kugel rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Kugel can be served warm or cold.
Notes
- Use a food processor or blender to thoroughly combine the eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Soak raisins in hot water before adding to keep them plump and moist in the kugel.
- Alternative dried fruits like craisins, chopped apricots, or pineapple can be used instead of raisins.
- Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Consider topping with cinnamon and sugar or other preferred toppings like streusel or cornflakes for texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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