Jeweled Sweet Noodle Kugel

Discover the Joy of this Jeweled Sweet Noodle Kugel. Meet the kugel, a beloved dish that shows up at almost every Jewish holiday like an old friend who never misses a party. Kugel is a baked casserole, traditionally made with noodles or potatoes. Some versions are savory (think onions and pepper), but today, we’re diving headfirst into the sweet side of things: Jeweled Sweet Noodle Kugel!

This sweet noodle kugel isn’t just your average casserole. It’s rich, creamy, and a little bit fancy. The base? A dreamy combo of sour cream and cottage cheese wrapped around flavorful egg noodles. Add a sprinkle of sugar, and you’re in dessert territory. However,  this kugel doesn’t just settle for being creamy and sweet. Oh no, it needs to shine.

Enter the “jewels.” No, not diamonds or rubies (although that would be impressive), but a rainbow of dried fruits. Golden raisins, dried cranberries, currants, and blueberries nestle between the noodles, glistening like edible gems. They add bursts of sweetness that make every bite a delightful surprise. Scatter pieces of sweet creamy butter over the top. Then bake until golden brown and bubbling.

Now, why is noodle kugel such a star at Jewish holidays? Firstly, it’s versatile. There’s a kugel for every taste bud, from sweet to savory. Secondly, it’s comforting and filling. This makes it a great side dish or even a dessert. Sweet noodle kugel like this one is especially popular for Rosh Hashanah when sweet foods are served to symbolize a sweet new year.

So, whether you’re Jewish or not, if you love creamy, sweet, noodle-y goodness, Jeweled Sweet Noodle Kugel is a must-try. It’s like your favorite comfort food got all dressed up in its holiday best, ready to sparkle on the dinner table!

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Jeweled Sweet Noodle Kugel

Course Side Dish

Cuisine jeweled kugel, Jewish food, Jewish holiday recipes, Jewish recipe, Noodle kugel, sweet kugel

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 12 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
• 1 cup golden raisins, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, currants.
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350F.

2. Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish.

3. Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Set aside.

4. Boil the egg noodles in salted water until soft.

5. The last minute of boiling, throw in the dried fruit to plump them up.

6. Drain into a large bowl and set aside.

7. Pulse the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, sugar, milk, and lemon zest in a blender or food processor.

8. Pulse in the melted butter.

9. Combine the creamy mixture with the noodles.

10. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Transfer into the prepared pan.

12. Cut the remaining butter into pieces and scatter over the top.

13. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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