This dairy bread pudding–like custard baked between layers of matzo is delicious for brunch or dessert.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
3 (6-inch-square) matzos
1 pound cottage cheese
3 large eggs
7 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (2 ounces)
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Accompaniment: sour cream (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 2
Soak matzos in cold water until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on a rack.
Step 3
Stir together cottage cheese, eggs, 6 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and raisins.
Step 4
Coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish or pan with half of butter. Put 1 matzo in dish and spread half of cottage-cheese mixture over it. Top with another matzo and remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining matzo, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar.
Step 5
Bake pudding in middle of oven until golden, puffed, and set, about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve warm.
