Best 2 Pashka Recipes

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Pashka is a traditional Eastern European dish served during Easter. It is a rich, creamy dessert made with farmer's cheese, butter, sugar, and eggs. Pashka can be flavored with various ingredients such as vanilla, lemon zest, dried fruits, and nuts. This article provides three different recipes for making Pashka: a classic recipe, a chocolate recipe, and a gluten-free recipe. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful outcome. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you will find the perfect Pashka recipe in this article to celebrate Easter with your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASHKA



Pashka image

Pashka is a cheese cake-like dessert or breakfast food that is usually eaten with thick-crusted breads, but I like it plain, too. Though no cooking is needed, it does chill over night. My Bestemor has made this for me since I was a child and I have always loved it!

Provided by JACKIE_FETT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Time 8h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
½ cup currants

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and butter.
  • Gradually fold in sugar, lemon extract, vanilla extract, almonds and currants.
  • Transfer the mixture to a shallow medium dish. Cover with a cloth, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 269.3 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

EASTER CHEESE MOLD: PASHKA



Easter Cheese Mold: Pashka image

When made from homemade cottage cheese, pashka is at its best. The homemade cheese is smooth, creamy and has just the right slightly sour taste. If using farmer's cheese, try to use Friendship brand, available at most supermarkets. Serve pashka with slices of Easter coffee cake.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds homemade cottage cheese or farmer's cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into pieces
6 large hard-cooked egg yolks, crumbled
1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream
3/4 cups ground almonds
1/2 lemon, zest grated
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup golden raisins
Chopped candied fruits, for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese or farmer's cheese, sugar, cream cheese, and egg yolks, stirring to mix.
  • In batches, process the mixture in a food processor, adding an equal amount of cream to each batch, until completely smooth. Transfer back to the bowl.
  • Stir in the ground almonds, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the cheese mixture along with the raisins. Mix thoroughly.
  • Line a clean, unused 8-cup flower pot with a double layer of rinsed and squeezed-dry cheesecloth. Spoon the cheese mixture into the lined pan, then fold the ends of the cheesecloth neatly over the top. Place a saucer on the cheesecloth, then a 2-pound weight, such as a can, on the saucer. Put the flower pot in a bowl large enough for the liquid to drain into. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Empty the bowl. Unmold the pashka onto a serving plate and carefully remove the cheesecloth. Decorate with candied fruit, pressing some of the fruit into the pashka to form the letters XP, which stands for Khristos voskres ("Christ has risen").

Tips for Making Pashka:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your pashka is flavorful and delicious.
  • Make sure your cottage cheese is well-drained. This will prevent your pashka from being too wet.
  • Don't overmix the mixture. Overmixing will make the pashka tough.
  • Chill the pashka for at least 12 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld.
  • Garnish the pashka with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include fresh berries, nuts, and chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Pashka is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for Easter or any other special occasion. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give pashka a try. You won't be disappointed!

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