Katzinger’s Noodle Kugel Recipe ๐ฝ๏ธ
Description:
This rich and wonderful noodle kugel recipe, supposedly originating from Katzinger’s Deli in NYC, is a true delight. With its origins clipped from an unknown magazine several years ago, it has become a favorite sweet kugel for many. This European-inspired dessert is oven-baked to perfection, boasting flavors that are sure to please any palate.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories per Serving: 491.9
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: European, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 5 cups cooked noodles (such as egg noodles)
- 3/4 cup fruit preserves (your choice of flavor)
- 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Butter a 9×13-inch glass baking dish, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
- Cook noodles according to package directions until they are tender but still firm to the bite (al dente).
- Drain noodles well and then return them to the hot pan.
- Add butter to the noodles and toss until the butter melts, ensuring all noodles are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream and eggs to the sugar mixture, whisking until everything is well blended.
- Mix the buttered noodles gently into the sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Dot the layer with fruit preserves, distributing them evenly across the noodles.
- Spoon the remaining noodle mixture over the layer of preserves, creating an even top layer.
- Sprinkle cornflake crumbs all over the top of the kugel, ensuring full coverage.
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cornflake crumbs.
- Bake the kugel in the preheated oven until it is set and the top is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.
- Once baked, let the kugel cool slightly before slicing it into 12 squares.
- Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
This decadent noodle kugel is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a festive celebration. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite among your loved ones. Enjoy! ๐ฅฎ
