Best Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel Pesach Recipes

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APRICOT CHEESE KUGEL



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This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends scrape the pan clean. I got the recipe from my sister years ago. -Florence Palermo, Melrose Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 large eggs
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth; stir in lemon juice. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Drain and rinse noodles; add to egg mixture. , Spoon half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the preserves; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 233mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

APRICOT CHEESE LOAF



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A fruit-laden and slightly tart loaf. Excellent with tea or coffee.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 303.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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This is an old family recipe that I recently entered in the 2001 Ventura County Fair and won 'Honorable Mention' for in the Pudding Division. There was no category for Kugel, but the judges loved it and still wanted to honor me with a ribbon! Hope you enjoy it as well.

Provided by Diane Klein

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apricot nectar
1 cup milk
½ cup golden raisins
1 ½ cups cornflake crumbs
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in egg noodles, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix egg noodles with 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla. Stir in apricot nectar and milk. Mix in raisins. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix cornflake crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, remaining vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread over the egg noodle mixture.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 102.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 22 g

HOLIDAY APRICOT KUGEL



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I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe and dates back more than 1,000 years. This particular recipe is most likely a variation of a recipe brought over to the new world by German/Dutch immigrants.

Provided by 440DartRacer

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves (such as SMUCKER'S® Apricot Preserves)
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup melted butter
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the apricot preserves, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix to thoroughly combine. Fold in the cottage cheese and noodles, and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the kugel is cooked and set, about 50 minutes. Remove the kugel and top with Cheddar cheese, return to the oven, and bake until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Let the kugel rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 291.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Apricot Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     European

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces cottage cheese, i use 1%
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, i use low fat
1 cup sugar
5 eggs or 5 egg substitute, equivalent
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 (16 ounce) cans apricot halves, drained
1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl stir Cottage cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of sugar, eggs and melted butter or margarine until well blended.
  • Chop 1 can of apricots.
  • Stir chopped apricots and egg noodles into cheese mixture.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Top with rest of apricots, (I cut them into slices).
  • Mix cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar together and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour@ 350 degrees or until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.

KUGEL WITH APRICOT NECTAR



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
Kosher salt
1 pound wide egg noodles
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups apricot nectar
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
3 cups cornflakes, crushed
6 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the kugel: Brush a 4-quart shallow baking dish with margarine. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain well, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Add the margarine and stir to melt and coat the noodles.
  • Beat the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons apricot nectar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugar, then the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk and the remaining apricot nectar; beat until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over the noodles; stir to coat.
  • Make the topping: Combine the cornflakes, melted margarine and sugar in a medium bowl. Sprinkle on top of the noodle mixture and bake until just set in the center, about 1 hour. (If the topping is golden but the kugel is not yet set, turn off the oven and keep the kugel inside up to 20 more minutes.) Let cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Apricot Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces wide egg noodles
8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces sour cream
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (12 ounce) jars apricot preserves
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with canola spray, set aside.
  • Boil lightly salted water in a large saucepan, add noodles and cook al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water.
  • While noodles are cooking, beat together the following ingredients in a large bowl: cream cheese (room temp), butter (room temp), sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs and salt. Fold in noodles and blend well.
  • Spread half of noodle mixture in bottom of greased pan; top with one jar of apricot preserves in a thin layer. Repeat with remaining noodles and preserves. Then, sprinkle brown sugar on top, followed by pecans.
  • Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes until top is golden and slightly crisp. Serve warm.

COTTAGE CHEESE LOKSHEN KUGEL



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Taken from "The Joy of Israel" cookbook by Ricky Friesem and Gerry Hornreich. This is a kugel made in heaven, one of the best I have tried yet and I have tried many! This makes a wonderful side dish or a brunch recipe, it's also great to serve at a buffet! This is not an overly-sweet kugel if you want a sweeter kugel then increase the sugar.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb cream-style cottage cheese
3 cups sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb wide egg noodles (cooked)
3/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and half of the melted butter (1/4 cup).
  • In another bowl whisk together eggs, sugar and vanilla; add to the cheese mixture, mix until blended.
  • Add in the cooked noodles and raisins; mix with wooden spoon to combine.
  • transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup butter over the mixture.
  • In a small cup mix together 2 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon then sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for about 1 hour or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.1, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 284.5, Sodium 427, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 27, Protein 23.4

Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel and Pesach Recipes Explained

The Jewish festival of Passover, or Pesach, celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. During this eight-day event, Jews around the world commemorate the story behind the festival by abstaining from leavened bread and consuming only unleavened matzah. Observing dietary restrictions and seeking out deliciously inventive dishes are just two aspects of what makes this holiday unique. Among the many traditional dishes served during Pesach, the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel is a popular choice. This tempting dessert or breakfast item is a type of baked pudding that calls for a mixture of cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and matzah or Passover noodles. To add a touch of sweetness and a burst of fruity flavor, dried apricots are often included in the recipe.
The Ingredients
Some basic ingredients in the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel recipe include:
  • Cottage cheese: The cornerstone of this recipe, cottage cheese is a type of curd cheese made from the curdled milk of cows. It is creamy, salty, and tangy, and when combined with other ingredients, it turns into an airy and custardy dish.
  • Eggs: Eggs offer a rich and hearty base to the kugel, while also adding to its texture and structure. They are essential in binding the other ingredients together.
  • Sugar: Sweetness is the cornerstone of this traditional kugel recipe. Typically, refined white sugar is used, but other forms of sweeteners like honey can provide alternative flavor profiles. Kosher for Passover cane sugar can be used, as well.
  • Matzah or Passover noodles: The matzah or Passover noodles are a crucial part of this dish since they replace typical flour or bread. Matzah is unleavened bread made of only water and flour and traditionally eaten during the eight days of Passover. Another option is Passover noodles made with potato starch, tapioca, and/or soybeans.
  • Apricots: Dried apricots add a punch of fruity flavor and sweetness to the dish. They are also kosher for Passover.
The Preparation
To make the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel recipe, you’ll need to follow a few steps:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together.
  • Add cottage cheese, apricots, and matzah or Passover noodles into the bowl with the egg mixture and stir together until fully combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth out the surface.
  • Bake the kugel for approximately 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are a bit crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Variations
The beauty of kugel recipes is that they can be easily modified to suit different tastes and preferences. For the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel recipe, some possible adjustments are:
  • Switch up the dried fruit: Apricots can be substituted with other types of dried fruit, such as raisins, figs, or dates, depending on what you have on hand.
  • Add some spices: Cinnamon or nutmeg are spices that can be included in the recipe for extra flavor and warmth.
  • Use cream cheese instead of cottage cheese: While cottage cheese is essential to the recipe, cream cheese can be used instead for a richer, creamier texture.
  • Experiment with savory twists: Kugels can easily be transformed from sweet desserts into savory side dishes. You can remove the sugar in the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel recipe and add in vegetables like zucchini, spinach or kale instead.
Pesach Recipes
Beyond kugels, there are countless dishes that can be prepared during Pesach. Here are a few favorites:
  • Matzah Ball Soup: This classic soup’s fluffy matzah balls never disappoint, and they’re perfect for getting rid of any leftover matzah.
  • Brisket: A hearty and savory main course, brisket is seasoned with traditional Passover spices like garlic, mustard, and paprika and slow-cooked for hours until it melts in your mouth.
  • Charoset: A sweet and tangy paste made with chopped apples, walnuts, and wine, this dish represents the brick and mortar worked by the Israelite slaves in Egypt.
  • Passover Brownies: These fudgy, chocolatey treats are made with almond flour and kosher for Passover chocolate. The ultimate chocolate dessert that happens to be Passover-friendly!
Pesach is a time for connecting with loved ones and honoring tradition while also indulging our palates. Cooking Pesach-friendly dishes like the Apricot Cottage Cheese Kugel is a way to celebrate the holiday, spend time with family and friends, and share in some tasty meals.
Passover or Pesach is an important Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt. During the festival, Jews all over the world abstain from consuming leavened foods and instead eat only unleavened foods such as matzah. Therefore, during Passover, traditional Jewish foods undergo some transformations to fit the regulation of the festival. Apricot cottage cheese kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that can be easily modified to comply with the Passover customs. Here are some tips that can help you prepare the perfect apricot cottage cheese kugel for Passover.

Tip 1: Start with High-Quality Ingredients

The quality of ingredients used has a significant impact on the overall taste of the dish. Hence, it is essential to choose the freshest and highest quality ingredients when making apricot cottage cheese kugel. For instance, make sure to use fresh apricots that are not too ripe; the cheese should be creamy and not too dry. Using fresh quality ingredients will not only amplify the flavors but also make the kugel healthier for consumption.

Tip 2: Use Matzo Meal instead of Flour

As mentioned earlier, during Passover, leavened foods are avoided, and therefore, using flour in recipes is prohibited. In place of flour, matzo meal is used. Matzo meal refers to crushed matzo and can be easily obtained from supermarkets or online. Matzo meal provides a similar texture to flour and is a perfect substitute while making apricot cottage cheese kugel.

Tip 3: Soak the Dried Apricots before use

Dried apricots tend to be hard and chewy, making them challenging to eat in the kugel. Therefore, it is essential to soak the dried apricots for a few hours before use. Soaking the apricots in a bit of warm water or wine will soften and plump them, which makes them easier to cut and eat. Moreover, soaked apricots are also more flavorful as they absorb the liquid that they soaked in.

Tip 4: Use a Food Processor to Mix the Ingredients

Using a food processor to mix the ingredients is more efficient than hand mixing as it ensures that the ingredients blend uniformly. For instance, the apricots, cheese, eggs, sugar, and melted butter can all be mixed together in a food processor. This ensures that the ingredients are evenly spread throughout the kugel, making it tastier and presentable.

Tip 5: Use Cooking Spray to Grease the Pan

Greasing the pan ensures that the kugel does not stick, and it is easier to remove from the pan. However, oil or butter may not be sufficient to prevent sticking. Using cooking spray is an excellent way to ensure that the kugel does not stick to the pan. Additionally, cooking spray also reduces the amount of fat used in the recipe, making it healthier.

Tip 6: Top the Kugel with Apricots and Almonds

Adding some toppings to the kugel makes it more appealing and also enhances its flavors. Apricots and almonds make for an excellent topping as they complement the flavor of the kugel. To achieve an aesthetically pleasing kugel, slice the apricots thinly and arrange them over the top of the kugel. Then, sprinkle some slivered almonds over the top before baking. The result is a visually and texturally appealing apricot cottage cheese kugel.

Tip 7: Bake the Kugel at the Right Temperature

Baking the apricot cottage cheese kugel at the right temperature ensures that it cooks uniformly and achieves the perfect texture. The kugel should be baked at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. After baking, the kugel should be allowed to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Conclusion
Apricot cottage cheese kugel is a delicious and traditional Jewish dish that can be easily modified to fit the regulations of Passover. Following the above tips will help you achieve the perfect texture and flavor for your apricot cottage cheese kugel. Remember to use the freshest ingredients, matzo meal instead of flour, soak the dried apricots, use a food processor to mix the ingredients, use cooking spray to grease the pan, and bake the kugel at the right temperature. Lastly, top the kugel with apricots and almonds to make it more appetizing.

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