FRUITY NOODLE KUGEL
8 oz. wide egg noodles
1 10-oz. can mandarin
oranges, drained
1 16-oz. can peaches,
cut in 1-inch chunks
1 8-oz. can crushed
pineapple, including juice
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, softened
and cut into small pieces
1 8-oz. package cream
cheese,
softened and cut into small
pieces
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
5 large eggs
topping:
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Cook
the noodles according to the package directions
and drain them well. Combine them with all the canned
fruit.
In
a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream,
butter, cream cheese, sugar, honey, vanilla, and eggs.
Process until completely smooth, about 1 minute or
longer. Pour the mixture over the noodles and fruit;
then stir gently with a spoon so that all the ingredients
are evenly distrubuted, and spread the mixture in a
well-buttered baking dish.
Combine
the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the
top of the casserole.
Bake
the kugel in a preheated 350* oven for 1 hour, or
until it is set. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before
cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into
squares.
Makes
about 12 servings.
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