Orange Currant Noodle Kugel

Orange Currant Noodle Kugel

Info

Rating
Calories
583.0
Protein
18.0
Sodium
351.0
Fat
30.0

Description

Kugels are baked puddings that come in many forms; Their base may be noodles, matzo, or bread or cake crumbs; most are sweet but some are savory; and they may be served warm or cold. Traditionally part of Jewish sabbath and holiday meals, slightly sweet noodle kugels are often served as a side dish. The following kugel would also work well as a dessert.

Ingredients

1/2 cup currants
1 1/3 cups sour cream
1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound wide egg noodles
1 large Granny Smith apple
1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds

Directions

  1. In a small bowl soak currants in hot water to cover 5 minutes and drain well.
  2. In a blender blend together sour cream, cottage cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, zest, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
  4. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook noodles until just tender, about 5 minutes, and drain well. Peel apple and grate coarse into a bowl. Add noodles and toss with sour cream mixture and currants. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
  5. In a small bowl stir together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and almonds and sprinkle evenly over kugel. Drizzle top with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  6. Bake kugel in middle of oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.

Tags

    Egg Pasta Dessert Bake Currant Orange Apple Almond Winter Cottage Cheese Sour Cream Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
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