Apricot Noodle Kugel

Name: Apricot Noodle Kugel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup egg substitute; 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 3/4 cup apricot nectar; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained; 3/4 cup apricot preserves, warmed; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

From Manchester, Massachusetts, Martha Chayet shares this treat traditionally served on the Jewish Sabbath, Kugel is a baked pudding usually made with potatoes or noodles and served as a side dish. Sweet versions make delicious desserts.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained
3/4 cup apricot preserves, warmed
TOPPING:
1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add the next nine ingredients; mix well. Add fettuccine; mix gently. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with jam; cut through noodle mixture with a knife to swirl.
In a bowl, combine the first five topping ingredients; sprinkle with butter and toss to coat. Sprinkle topping over kugel. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Solo brand cake and pastry filling. Look for it in the baking aisle.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 347 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Apricot Noodle Kugel in Light & Tasty April/May 2001