Description
Sweet Noodle Kugel is a heartwarming dessert that brings nostalgia and joy to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into chunks)
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup half & half
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until no lumps remain. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture is clumpy and crumbly, then refrigerate until you’re ready to use it.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) and butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and promote a beautiful golden color.
- Cook the noodles: Boil a large pot of unsalted water and cook the wide egg noodles for 6 to 8 minutes until they are tender but firm. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the sour cream and cream cheese, whisking to combine smoothly. Then incorporate the half & half, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon, ensuring a fully combined mixture.
- Assemble the kugel: Spread the cooked noodles evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy custard mixture over the noodles, making sure each noodle is soaked. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Add the streusel: After 35 minutes, carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly across the surface. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is crisp and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the kugel cool for about 20 minutes before cutting it into squares. Serve warm to enjoy all the comforting flavors.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg