Mascarpone and Orange Noodle Kugel Recipe

1-12oz. package medium egg noodles
4oz. sweet butter, cubed, room temperature
8 oz. mascarpone cheese
2 cups sour cream
5 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
½ tsp. lemon zest
1 ½ tsp. orange zest
2 tbl. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup corn flake crumbs
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbl. light brown sugar
¼ tsp. nutmeg
2 oz. melted butter (1/2 stick)

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the egg noodles until tender. Drain and return the noodles to the pot. Add in the cubes of softened butter and mix well until all noodles are well coated.

In a separate bowl using a whisk, combine the mascarpone, sour cream, eggs and sugar. Add in the zests, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Pour the cheese mixture into the noodles and fold together, using a rubber spatula.

In a small bowl, combine the corn flakes crumbs, cinnamon, light brown sugar and nutmeg. Mix well to evenly combine.

Pour noodles into a greased 13”x9”x2” baking dish. Evenly top the noodles with the crumb topping. Drizzle with melted butter. Place in a pre-heated 350-degree oven and bake, uncovered about 45 minutes until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting.