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Lokshen Kugel

Course Sweet Things
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g wide egg noodles (lokshen) 8 1/2 oz
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 80 g caster sugar 1/3 cup
  • 500 g ricotta cheese 2 cups
  • 160 g Sultanas 1 cup
  • 1 large granny smith apple peeled and grated
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter melted, 1 stick
  • Cinnamon Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 25 x 20 cm (10” x 8”) baking dish.
  • Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just cooked. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until light. Beat in the ricotta until well combined, then add the sultanas and apple and mix well.
  • Mix in the noodles and melted butter, then gently fold through the egg whites.
  • Place the mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a little crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.