Sweet Passover Matzah Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish served during Passover, offering a comforting, slightly sweet take on the classic savory kugel. Made with matzah instead of noodles, this casserole-style dish combines eggs, sugar, dried fruits, and sometimes apples or cinnamon to create a tender, custardy texture that’s both satisfying and festive. It’s a beloved holiday staple, passed down through generations, and reflects the creativity and resourcefulness of Jewish cooking during Passover.
In this recipe, broken matzah is soaked and combined with a mixture of eggs, sugar, milk (or non-dairy alternatives), and flavorings such as cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus zest. Dried fruits like raisins or apricots are added for natural sweetness, while optional nuts provide texture and depth. The kugel is baked until golden and lightly crisp on top, creating a tender, flavorful center that is rich and custard-like, yet perfectly balanced with sweetness.
Perfect for Passover dinners, holiday brunches, or festive gatherings, Sweet Passover Matzah Kugel is both comforting and celebratory. Its delicate balance of flavors and custardy texture make it a crowd-pleaser that honors tradition while delighting the taste buds. This recipe showcases how a simple holiday ingredient like matzah can be transformed into a memorable, sweet centerpiece.
Sweet Passover Matzah Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish served during Passover, offering a comforting, slightly sweet take on the classic savory kugel. Made with matzah instead of noodles, this casserole-style dish combines eggs, sugar, dried fruits, and sometimes apples or cinnamon to create a tender, custardy texture that’s both satisfying and festive. It’s a beloved holiday staple, passed down through generations, and reflects the creativity and resourcefulness of Jewish cooking during Passover.
In this recipe, broken matzah is soaked and combined with a mixture of eggs, sugar, milk (or non-dairy alternatives), and flavorings such as cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus zest. Dried fruits like raisins or apricots are added for natural sweetness, while optional nuts provide texture and depth. The kugel is baked until golden and lightly crisp on top, creating a tender, flavorful center that is rich and custard-like, yet perfectly balanced with sweetness.
Perfect for Passover dinners, holiday brunches, or festive gatherings, Sweet Passover Matzah Kugel is both comforting and celebratory. Its delicate balance of flavors and custardy texture make it a crowd-pleaser that honors tradition while delighting the taste buds. This recipe showcases how a simple holiday ingredient like matzah can be transformed into a memorable, sweet centerpiece.
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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5cupsmatzo farfel
5 large eggs, beaten
1/2cupwhite sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2cupkosher margarine, melted
2 large apples - peeled, cored and diced
1/2cupgolden raisins
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2cupground walnuts, divided
1/2cupbrown sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Place farfel in a large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover, rinsing immediately in a colander set in the sink. Mix in eggs, sugar, salt, and margarine until thoroughly combined, and lightly mix in the apples, bananas, raisins and 1/4 cup of ground walnuts. Spoon the kugel into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup of ground walnuts.
Bake in the preheated oven until the kugel is browned and set in the center, about 1 hour.
