Classic Sweet Noodle Pudding Kugel Ultra

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) Wide Egg Noodles (Lokshen)
• 1 Tbsp Salt, plus more for seasoning water
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted (divided)
• 8 oz (225 g) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
• 16 oz (450 g) Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
• 1 cup (240 g) Full-Fat Sour Cream
• 1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar (for filling)
• 1 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest
• 4 Large Eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (60 g) Fine Breadcrumbs (Panko or Matzo Meal)
• 1/4 cup (50 g) Granulated Sugar (for topping)
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon