FOOD
Apple Cinnamon Kugel
Frankie is making kugel his way, with apple cinnamon and Italian cheeses, for a sweet and savory fusion treat.
FOOD
Apple Cinnamon Kugel
Frankie is making kugel his way, with apple cinnamon and Italian cheeses, for a sweet and savory fusion treat.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus additional for buttering pan
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated cinnamon
- 1 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 6 1/2 by 3-inch springform pan.
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the egg noodles and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until al dente.
- Drain in a colander and return to the pan.
- Stir in the butter to melt and evenly coat the noodles. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except apples.
- Add the buttered noodles and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the egg whites, and pour the whole mixture into the springform pan.
- Slice the apple towards the core to make about 20 segments of apple, keeping the stem intact.
- Arrange the apples in a fan-like pattern over the top.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle generously over the apple.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove, and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting. Serve hot or cold. Will keep, refrigerated, for 5 days.