Lukshen Kugel (Sweet Noodle Pudding)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces broad egg noodles
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese or pot cheese (if you can find it, pot cheese is more authentic)
• 1 cup sour cream or 4 ounces soft cream cheese
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. 2

   Cook noodles until tender, drain.

3. 3

   Put noodles in a large bowl, add the butter, and stir until butter is melted.

4. 4

   Beat together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in the ricotta and sour cream or cream cheese. Stir into the noodles and add the raisins.

5. 5

   Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

6. 6

   Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve warm.