Step #1 --PUDDING----- 1 c Golden raisins 1 c Semisweet chocolate chips; -(6 ozs.
Step #2 ) 1 8 oz wid egg noodles 2 Eggs; graded "large" 1/4 c Plus 2 Tbsp.
Step #3 granulated -sugar Grated rind of 1 large -deep-colored orange (no -white; pith, please) 1 1/2 c Whole milk or part skim -ricotta 1 c Sour cream 2 tb Dark rum I found this one at http://www.
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Step #7 It sounds rich & decadent! Please note that vanilla can be substituted for rum in the recipe.
Step #8 I have not tried this recipe yet.
Step #9 For Topping: In small bowl, oats, brown sugar, mix flour, and cinnamon.
Step #10 Stir thoroughly, breaking up any lumps of brown sugar with back of spoon.
Step #11 All at once, add melted butter.
Step #12 Stir until well-mixed.
Step #13 Set aside at about room temp until needed.
Step #14 For Pudding: Adjust rack to center of oven; preheat your trusty oven to 350 degrees F.
Step #18 In 3 quart pot, bring about 2 1/2 quarts lightly salted water to a rapid boil.
Step #19 Pick over raisins, discarding any stems or dried leaves.
Step #20 mix raisins & chocolate chips in small bowl & set aside.
Step #21 Add noodles to rapidly boiling salted water.
Step #22 Stir well; bring back to boil & boil just until tender (it takes about 8 mins with the noodles I use).
Step #23 Meanwhile, sugar, in large bowl, mix eggs, and orange rind.
Step #24 With large spoon, beat until well-mixed.
Step #25 Add ricotta and sour cream & beat until incorporated.
Step #26 stir in the rum.
Step #27 Mixture may have a few small lumps--OK.
Step #28 When noodles are just tender, drain well.
Step #29 Run under cold water for a few seconds until noodles are warm but not hot; you should be able to hold your hand in them comfortably (if they're cooler than that, it's OK).
Step #30 Drain very thoroughly, then add to ricotta-sour cream mixture.
Step #31 Stir well to coat noodles, then stir in the raisins & chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Step #32 Turn into prepared dish, spreading as evenly as possible and re-distributing any large concentrations of raisins or chocolate chips.
Step #33 Now, pick up a handful of the Topping, & crumble it finely over the top of the Pudding.
Step #34 Repeat with remaining Topping until it is all used; the pudding should be covered with an even layer of Topping.
Step #35 With palm of hand, very carefully push down just slightly on Topping.
Step #36 Place Pudding in preheated oven.
Step #37 Bake about 40 mins; the edges of the Pudding should be bubbling slightly, & the sides will be a light golden brown.
Step #38 Remove to cooling rack; cool till warm before serving.
Step #39 put in the fridge any leftovers.
Step #40 Notes: The amount of rum used is minimal, but you can omit it if you like; just substitute one tbsp of vanilla extract.
Step #41 You need a 2.
Step #42 4 liter (about 2-1/2 quart) heatproof glass or other non-metal baking dish for this; the dish should be shallow, rather than tall.
Step #43 Please do not serve this just out of the oven, as it is much easier to slice & tastes far better when warm, not hot.
Step #44 I let it cool 30-40 mins at about room temp before serving.
Step #45 You can also serve this cold; it will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days, if wrapped airtight, & it's fun for a midnight snack.