This dairy bread pudding–like custard baked between layers of matzo is delicious for brunch or dessert.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6

　　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)

　　

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.