Do you know what sweet noodle kugel is? As my Midwestern roots filled my childhood with dozens upon dozens of weird, dairy-laden foods that should totally not even exist, the weirdest thing about this dish is that I had never heard of kugel until two years ago. Loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and corn flakes, and intended to be served as part of a meal, this casserole would really fit perfectly at one of my grandparents’ church potlucks. Eating it for the first time was like being reunited with a long-lost relative.*
Kugel can apparently refer to about a zillion baked dishes, savory or sweet, but whatever its form, it’s usually served on Jewish holidays. This particular twist on kugel seems to be a common one. If you’re familiar with sweet ricotta or mascarpone, this is up a similar alley. It’s rich and not overly sweet, which is, I guess, how folks get away with calling this a side dish rather than dessert. I am stoked on the couple of times a year I get to eat it!
- 12.3 oz silken tofu
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese
- 1 c vegan sour cream
- ½ c sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch salt
- 8 oz rombi noodles
- 1 c crushed corn flake cereal
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter, melted
- 2 tsp sugar
- Preheat oven to 325.
- In a large bowl, beat together tofu, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, vinegar, and salt.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook rombi al dente.
- Drain pasta and add to cheese mixture; stir well and pour into baking pan.
- Bake, uncovered, 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cereal, cinnamon, butter, and remaining sugar.
- Sprinkle mixture over casserole and bake 15 minutes more.
- Serve hot or cold.
*It was, if you will, the puzzle piece behind the couch that makes the sky complete.
7 comments
Vegyogini says:
Mar 19, 2013
I keep meaning to veganize my Nana’s kugel recipe and, yet, I haven’t done it yet. This is similar to hers, but hers had raisins and no corn flakes. I don’t quite remember if it had cinnamon. Yours looks great!
CupcakeKitteh says:
Apr 23, 2013
I have never had kugel but now I really want to make this one, it looks so good!
Robbie says:
Jan 13, 2014
I’m excited to try this! Just made the traditional version and was wondering how to make it non-dairy. I also like to put fruit– apple slices or berries in it. Try it! : )
melissa says:
Jun 7, 2015
Excited for the Jewish holidays! My mom always made 2, one with a sweet cheese, I think ricotta, no flakes, and an apple and raisin one-it might have had some cheese or honey in it as well.
claryn says:
Jun 7, 2015
I bet apple and raisin would be awesome in this!
Tracy says:
Jul 8, 2015
can you put up nutrition facts on your recipes?
claryn says:
Jul 8, 2015
Sorry, Tracy, but beyond occasionally highlighting the nutritional benefits of this or that fruit or vegetable, I have no interest in putting nutrition facts on this website. I have many thoughts and feelings on this issue, but this article does a good job covering a few of them. Of course, unlike dining halls and restaurants in which you never know exactly what you’re eating, you are welcome to use a nutritional calculator in tandem with these recipes to figure out what you’re consuming on your own. Take care!