Pashka

1. 1

   With back of spoon, press farmer cheese through sieve or medium strainer. In mixer beat together egg yolks and sugar at high speed until a ribbon forms (about 5 minutes). Reduce speed, add cheese, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, orange peel and candied fruit. Combine until very smooth.

2. 2

   Add vanilla and additional sugar if desired. Line Pashka mold or flowerpot with dampened cheesecloth and add batter, fold cheesecloth over the top. Put a plate or flat cake round on top and weight it down (about 5 pounds) to compress the batter.

3. 3

   Put the filled mold over an empty pot. Let drain overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the weight. Carefully invert mold onto a plate and lift off. Remove cheesecloth. Decorate with assorted dried fruits. Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.