Zesty Lemon Noodle Pudding
Zesty Lemon Noodle Pudding is a creative, sweet-and-tangy dessert that combines cooked noodles with a creamy, custard-like base, brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice. It typically features ingredients like eggs, sugar, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes raisins or nuts, baked until set. This dish is a modern, playful take on traditional noodle kugel, a Jewish comfort food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the noodles and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the dairy and eggs. It provides a good source of calcium and some protein, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fun fusion that transforms a savory Ashkenazi Jewish staple into a bright, citrusy dessert. Nutritionally, the lemon zest adds a burst of vitamin C and antioxidants, which is an unusual twist for a rich, baked pudding.
