Ingredients for Russian Easter Dessert Cyrnaya Pascha
- 2 cups (500g) cottage cheese
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
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How to Make Russian Easter Dessert Cyrnaya Pascha
- In a double boiler, gently whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 1 cup heavy cream until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly press or sieve 2 cups (500g) cottage cheese, 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, and 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually add the yolk mixture (from step 2) to the cheese mixture (from step 3), stirring constantly until a smooth, homogenous paste forms.
- Add ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar and blend thoroughly into the mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gently combine the two mixtures from steps 2 and 4, mixing until well combined and uniform in consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to small ramekins or containers. Loosely cover each with plastic wrap, then a cheesecloth, and finally, a weight (such as a small container filled with water) to compact the dessert.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
33 g
Sugar
282g
Fat
282g
Carbs
25g
