Pashka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pashka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds farmer cheese fresh; dried fruit Assorted, for decoration; 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 pound unsalted butter room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; grated lemon peel; grated orange peel; 1/4 citron candied; 2 tablespoons vanilla

Servings: persons

2 pounds farmer cheese fresh
dried fruit Assorted, for decoration
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 pound unsalted butter room temperature
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
grated lemon peel
grated orange peel
1/4 citron candied
2 tablespoons vanilla

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
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
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.

2253

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds farmer cheese fresh, dried fruit Assorted, for decoration, 6 egg yolks, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Pashka falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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