Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka) Recipe

Name: Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1 cup whipping cream; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 cups small-curd cream-style cottage cheese; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almond; cheesecloth

Servings: persons

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups small-curd cream-style cottage cheese
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almond
cheesecloth

1
Mix egg yolks and whipping cream in heavy saucepan.
2
Stir in sugar and salt.
3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just coats a metal spoon, 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
5
Place saucepan in cold water until custard is cool.
6
If custard curdles, beat with hand beater until smooth.
7
Place 3 cups of the cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons of the butter in blender container.
8
Cover and blend on medium speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
9
Repeat with remaining cottage cheese and butter.
10
Stir custard into cheese mixture until smooth.
11
Stir in candied fruit and almonds.
12
Line a 2-quart non-clay flower pot (or any form dish WITH OPENINGS IN THE BOTTOM, like a flower pot has) with double layer dampened cheesecloth.
13
Pour cheese mixture into pot; fold ends of cheesecloth over top. Place pot on cake rack in shallow pan; place weights on top.
14
Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours, pouring off any liquid that accumulates in pan.
15
To serve, unmold onto serving plate; remove cheesecloth.
16
Garnish as desired with additional candied fruit and blanched almonds.
17
Refrigerate any remaining dessert.

1331

kcal

Calories

104

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, 1 cup whipping cream, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka)

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