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Pascha

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Pascha is a traditional, luxurious cheese dessert often served during Easter celebrations. This dense, creamy confection is made by blending cream cheese and butter until silky smooth, then folding in whipped egg whites for a light yet substantial texture. The mixture is sweetened with vanilla sugar and studded with plump raisins, sultanas, and cherries, creating a complex flavor profile that balances richness with fruitiness. After molding and draining in a cloth-lined basket for 24 hours, it firms up into a sliceable treat. It is best served chilled, garnished with blanched almonds or candied angelica. This dish is perfect for festive gatherings or as an elegant end to a hearty meal, offering a unique, old-world comfort food experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 1033.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
Pascha is a traditional, luxurious cheese dessert often served during Easter celebrations. This dense, creamy confection is made by blending cream cheese and butter until silky smooth, then folding in whipped egg whites for a light yet substantial texture. The mixture is sweetened with vanilla sugar and studded with plump raisins, sultanas, and cherries, creating a complex flavor profile that balances richness with fruitiness. After molding and draining in a cloth-lined basket for 24 hours, it firms up into a sliceable treat. It is best served chilled, garnished with blanched almonds or candied angelica. This dish is perfect for festive gatherings or as an elegant end to a hearty meal, offering a unique, old-world comfort food experience.
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs Cream cheese Days before making)
  • 1 1/2 lbs Fresh butter 6 Eggs
  • 1 lbs Vanilla castor sugar (close
  • 1 lbs Stoned raisins (???)
Directions
  1. 1
    Pass the cream cheese and softened butter together through a sieve to ensure the mixture is absolutely smooth and well blended.
  2. 2
    Put the vanilla sugar into a mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks to the sugar, beating until the mixture is pale and white.
  4. 4
    Stir the raisins, sultanas, and chopped cherries into the sugar and yolk mixture.
  5. 5
    Add the fruit and sugar mixture to the sieved cheese and butter, mixing all ingredients thoroughly together.
  6. 6
    Beat the egg whites until they form a stiff snow (stiff peaks) and gently fold them into the cheese mixture.
  7. 7
    Place the mixture into a muslin bag or a wicker cheese basket lined with butter muslin to allow surplus moisture to drain off.
  8. 8
    Put the molded pascha in a cold place to drain and set for 24 hours.
  9. 9
    Unmould the pascha and decorate with blanched almonds or candied angelica before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1033.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 97.8g151%
Saturated Fat 60.8g304%
Cholesterol 253.7mg85%
Sodium 853.7mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g50%
Sugars 7.3g
Protein 14.0g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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