Lick Your Fingers Kugel Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Lick Your Fingers Kugel, a beloved Jewish recipe adapted from Joan Nathan's iconic "Jewish Cooking in America." This recipe delivers a delightful combination of tender noodles, crunchy pecans, and a rich, caramelized brown sugar topping. Prepare for a culinary experience that's both comforting and utterly addictive – it's so good, you'll want to lick your fingers clean!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 503.4 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lick Your Fingers Kugel

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How to Make Lick Your Fingers Kugel

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup tube pan or bundt pan with half (1/2 cup) of the melted butter, swirling it to coat the bottom and sides.
  2. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan, then press the chopped pecans firmly into the sugar.
  3. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the cooked noodles, 4 large eggs, remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Pour the noodle mixture over the brown sugar and pecan layer in the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the kugel cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving platter.
  8. The top will have a delicious, slightly hardened praline-like texture.
  9. Serve the kugel warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

52g

Carbs

20g