Here’s a full guide to Rakott Tészta (Hungarian Baked Dessert Noodles) 🇭🇺—a nostalgic sweet noodle casserole often enjoyed as a comforting treat in Hungary.
🍯 What is Rakott Tészta?
“Rakott” means layered and “tészta” means pasta/noodles. This dish is essentially a baked noodle pudding, layered with sweet cheese, sour cream, raisins, and sometimes jam. It’s creamy, slightly tangy, and perfectly sweet—something between a casserole and a dessert.
📝 Ingredients (Traditional Version)
- 250 g (about 9 oz) wide egg noodles (csusza or broad pasta)
- 250 g (9 oz) túró (Hungarian quark) or substitute with farmer’s cheese/ricotta
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 80 g (1/3 cup) sugar (adjust to taste)
- 60 g (1/4 cup) butter, melted
- 60 g (1/2 cup) raisins (optional, soaked in rum or warm water)
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for freshness)
- Powdered sugar for dusting