Sweet Noodle Kugel or Noodle Pudding
A bit of sweetness for traditional holidays or anytime! Sweet Noodle Kugel or Noodle Pudding, as some may call it, is a traditional family favorite. My mother and grandmothers had their special preferred ingredients of a similar recipe – all very delicious.
My recipe (which is a take-off my mother’s) can be adjusted based on food restrictions, particularly gluten, and/or dairy.
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Melissa
Healthy Lifestyle Advocate
Chef, Author & Artist
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Noodle Kugel can be prepared in different ways. There are many delicious options to make this a savory or sweet dish based on your tastes. This recipe is made without eggs and can be made completely dairy and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 13 oz package wide ribbon pasta Use egg-free pasta if you do not eat eggs; or gluten free noodles if you have a gluten intolerance
- 8 oz sour cream May use non-dairy or light sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese May use non-dairy or light cream cheese
- 3/4 block (12 oz) silken tofu May replace with cottage cheese instead
- 1/2 cup raisins May add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts of choice
- 2 tsp cinnamon To taste
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup white sugar Alternative is 3oz of maple syrup
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 8" x 12" casserole dish with vegan olive oil butter.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix all the other ingredients together.
- Once the noodles are done, drain them.
- Add the noodles in the bowl with all the other blended ingredients, mixing well.
- Pour the ingredients into the greased pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool overnight to ensure the kugel holds together.
- To reheat, place in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Notes
This recipe can be easily made for a main dish, side dish at any time, or add fruit and it could be a sweet dessert! A traditional dish for the Jewish New Year holidays!
Melissa’s Modifications:
I’ve provided some modifications on ingredients to reduce/eliminate dairy and eggs. Eliminate gluten if intolerant by using gluten free noodles. Add ingredients as mentioned above to enhance the recipe.
In addition to the raisins, other options are thinly sliced apples, slivered almonds (or nut of your choice), or like my grandmother who used to add apricot jam!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 13.5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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