Ah! You’re referring to Hungarian baked dessert noodles, also called “Nokedli sütő tészta” or “tejbedara tészta” in some regions, but most commonly it’s the sweet baked noodles with milk and sugar, known as “Tejfölös tészta” or “Tejes tészta” depending on the recipe 🍝🍯. It’s a classic Hungarian comfort dessert, often made with simple pantry ingredients.
Here’s a clear recipe:
🍝 Hungarian Baked Dessert Noodles (Sweet Milk Noodles)
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 250 g egg noodles (or spaghetti, broken into pieces)
- 500 ml milk
- 50–70 g sugar (or sweetener to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: cinnamon, raisins, crushed nuts, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cook the noodles
Boil noodles in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside. - Prepare the milk mixture
In a saucepan, heat milk with sugar, butter, and vanilla until warm (don’t boil). - Combine noodles and milk
Place noodles in a greased baking dish. Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and stir lightly to combine. - Add optional extras
Sprinkle raisins, cinnamon, or nuts if using. - Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes until milk is mostly absorbed and top is lightly golden. - Serve warm
Can be enjoyed plain or with powdered sugar or fruit preserves.
🍯 Notes / Variations
- Eggy version: Beat 1–2 eggs into the milk mixture for a custard-like texture.
- Chocolate version: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the milk before baking.
- Nutty version: Sprinkle walnuts or almonds on top before baking.
- Rice alternative: You can substitute some of the noodles with rice for a creamier texture (like a hybrid “Hungarian rice/noodle pudding”).
This dessert is sweet, creamy, and simple — similar in feel to a noodle pudding and perfect for a cozy treat.
If you like, I can also give a super-easy 20-minute version that doesn’t need the oven, almost like a stovetop Hungarian noodle pudding.
Do you want me to do that?