Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka) Recipe

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Russian Easter Dessert (Pashka)
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.39 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.26g 13%
Cholesterol 53.3mg 18%
Sodium 47.25mg 2%
Potassium 44.76mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.61g 6%
Sugars 17.73g 71%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 1.98g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.06 Kcal (1445 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.69g 13%
Cholesterol 120.7mg 18%
Sodium 106.99mg 2%
Potassium 101.34mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.14g 6%
Sugars 40.14g 71%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 2%
Protein 4.49g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 45.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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