Recipe Name Kugel Tropicale' aka. Noodle Pudding ( lowfat, no sugar added recipe) Submitted by spcialk Recipe Description This is a new twist on an oldworld dish. Variations include Pina Kugalada, Death by Kugel, As American as Apple Kugel even Amoretto Kugel... Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 7 x 10 Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 50 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 16 1/2 ounces Wide Egg Noodles, cooked al dente, drained 1 cup, crushed, sliced, or chunks pineapple, crushed or tidbits in juice (8 oz can) 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened 3/4 cups splenda no-calorie sweetener, granulated 3/4 cup egg beaters( equivalent of 3 eggs) 1 1/2 containers (6 oz) Fat Free Yogurt - tropical fruit flavor 1 1/2 teaspoon imitation coconut extract Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large bowl blend cream cheese, yogurt, splenda, eggs, and flavoring until silky smooth. (Use elec. mixer or stick blender) 2 Add pineapple, stir 3 Gently fold noodles into mixture 4 Pour into 11 x 7 glass baking dish (use cooking spray to prevent sticking) 5 Preheat oven to 425, place in center, reduce to 400 6 Bake 45-55 min or until golden brown and center is set. The lesser time for a creamier result, the longer for firmer. 7 Allow to cool completly before cutting 8 BASE RECIPE: follow step 1, using vanilla flavor yogurt, omit extract and let''s forget the noodles! 9 VARIATIONS: For Pina kugelada, Cook noodles, drain. Remove from heat. Pour 1 cup of spiced or coconut rum over hot noodles, cover and set aside for 30 min (stir occasionally) Add 8 oz can crushed pineapple to base recipe, (if using spiced rum add 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract) fold in noodles, bake. OPT top with shredded coconut before baking