Cheesecake Kugel is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and classic kugel, perfect for any gathering or a cozy family dinner. With its rich texture and subtle sweetness, the dish combines cottage cheese and sour cream in a uniquely comforting way that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Feel free to swap low-fat cottage cheese for regular to lighten it up, or omit the raisins if they don’t tickle your fancy. The choice between broad or thin egg noodles is yours, and if you’re gluten-free, there are plenty of alternatives out there. Always check labels for potential allergens if you’re serving folks with dietary restrictions.
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Cheesecake Kugel Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 (1/4 kg) containers cottage cheese (can be low-fat)
- 3 cups sour cream (3 containers)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 4 -6 eggs, depending on how rich you like your kugel
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (500 g) package broad egg noodles or 1 (500 g) package thin egg noodles, cooked
- 1/2 cup raisins (we leave them out)
- cinnamon (for topping)
- sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 (1/4 kg) containers of cottage cheese, 3 cups of sour cream, 1/4 cup of milk, and half of the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter.
- Beat together 4 to 6 eggs with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then add to the cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked 1 (500 g) package of broad or thin egg noodles and the 1/2 cup of raisins, if using.
- Transfer the mixture into a large buttered pan or divide it into two smaller pans, as the dish yields a hearty amount.
- Pour the remaining melted butter over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar together, then sprinkle generously on top of the kugel.
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for approximately one hour, or until it’s lightly browned and slightly set.
- After baking, let it cool; it may also be frozen and reheated later.
Part of our Homemade Cheesecake Recipes collection — Part 1 of 3:
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