Apricot Noodle Kugel

Ingredients

• 1 package wide egg noodles , 8 ounce
• 3 large eggs , beaten
• 0.75 cups white sugar , divided
• 0.75 cups butter , softened, divided
• 1 package cream cheese , 3 ounce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract , divided
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cups golden raisins , Optional
• 1.5 cups cornflake crumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in egg noodles and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Mix cooked noodles with beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in apricot nectar and milk. Mix in raisins until evenly distributed. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan.

4. 4

   Mix cornflake crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup butter, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spread over egg noodle mixture.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 45 minutes.