Pin A vibrant, whimsical noodle dish featuring colorful noodles nestled in a soft, cloud-like creamy sauce. Perfect for parties or to delight kids and adults alike.
I first made Neon Noodle Cloud for my niece’s birthday party and the reaction was pure joy. The magical colors and creamy sauce sparked laughter and lots of requests for seconds.
Ingredients
- Noodles: 300 g dried wheat noodles or ramen noodles, food coloring gels (pink, blue, yellow, green—gel coloring preferred for vibrancy)
- Cloud Sauce: 200 ml whole milk or plant-based milk, 120 g cream cheese (or vegan alternative), 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or vegan butter), 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Garnish: 2 scallions, finely sliced, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, edible flowers or microgreens (optional)
Instructions
- Color and cook noodles:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Divide the water into separate bowls for the colors you want. Add food coloring to each bowl, stir well, and cook equal portions of noodles in each colored water for 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Rinse noodles under cold water and set aside.
- Make cloud sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Whisk in milk, parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy—about 5 minutes.
- Combine and serve:
- Add noodles to the sauce, gently fold to coat, keeping colors distinct for a cloud effect or swirled for a marbled look. Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and edible flowers or microgreens if desired.
Pin My family now requests Neon Noodle Cloud for weekend lunches. Kids love helping pick and swirl colors, making it a memorable, hands-on cooking experience.
Required Tools
Large pot, multiple heatproof bowls, saucepan, colander, whisk
Allergen Information
Contains dairy and wheat. Use plant-based and gluten-free substitutes as needed, and check all food coloring labels for allergen safety.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 390, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 50 g, Protein: 12 g
Pin Serve these noodles immediately for the brightest look and creamiest texture. Theyll become the dazzling star of your menu!
Recipe FAQ
- → How do you keep the noodle colors vibrant?
Use high-quality gel food coloring and cook noodles separately for each color. Rinse with cold water to set the shade.
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, replace dairy with plant-based milk, vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- → What noodles work best for this cloud dish?
Dried wheat noodles or ramen provide the ideal texture and absorb color well, but rice noodles are a suitable gluten-free alternative.
- → How do I achieve the creamy cloud sauce?
Melt butter, blend in cream cheese, whisk in milk, parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook gently until thick and smooth.
- → What garnishes enhance both flavor and presentation?
Finely sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and edible flowers or microgreens add crunch, aroma, and visual beauty.
- → Is this dish suitable for kids?
Absolutely! The colorful noodles and mild creamy sauce make it fun and approachable for children to enjoy.