Sweet Noodle Kugel with Cottage Cheese and Raisins

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Sweet Noodle Kugel with Cottage Cheese and Raisins

A creamy, sweet baked noodle pudding with cottage cheese, sour cream and raisins, finished with a lightly crisp cinnamon-sugar top. Makes 12 squares in about 1 hr 50 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 55 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 50 min

Yield 12 squares

Ingredients

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12 oz (340 g)wide egg noodles
4 (200 g)eggs, large
16 oz (450 g)cottage cheese, small curd
1 cup (240 g)sour cream
1 cup (240 ml)whole milk
½ cup (100 g)granulated sugar, for the kugel
¼ cup (60 g)unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (100 g)raisins
2 tsp (10 ml)vanilla extract
1 pinchsalt
2 tbsp (25 g)granulated sugar, for the topping
1 ½ tsp (4 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and butter a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
Boil the noodles in salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until just tender. Drain well.
Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
Fold in the noodles and raisins and scrape into the dish.
Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes, until the center is set (160 F / 71 C on a thermometer) and the top is golden.
Rest 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Tips

Under-cook the noodles slightly; they continue to cook in the oven.
Rest it before cutting so the custard finishes setting.
Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes if they are very dry.
Bake until the center reaches 160 F (71 C) because the custard contains eggs and dairy.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make sweet noodle kugel with cottage cheese and raisins?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 55 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 squares.

How should I store sweet noodle kugel with cottage cheese and raisins?

Refrigerate covered up to 4 days; reheat in a 325 F oven until warm. Freezes well up to 2 months.

Can I make sweet noodle kugel with cottage cheese and raisins ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with hot tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

248 Calories / serving

11.9g Fat

27.4g Carbs

8.7g Protein

18.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2976 cal · 143g fat · 329g carbs · 104g protein · 220g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.