Paskha Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Paskha Cheese
45 min.
10
465kcal

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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Paskha Cheese, a traditional Eastern European dessert that is perfect for any festive occasion. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday table. With its unique blend of farmer cheese, golden raisins, and a hint of brandy, Paskha Cheese offers a luxurious texture and a delightful sweetness that will leave your guests craving more.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. The combination of heavy cream and sour cream creates a velvety smoothness, while the addition of hard-boiled egg yolks adds a rich depth of flavor. The subtle notes of vanilla and the warmth of brandy elevate this dish, transforming simple ingredients into a sophisticated dessert.

Chilling the Paskha Cheese for at least 24 hours allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dessert that is both refreshing and indulgent. Whether served as a main dish during lunch or as a sweet finale to your dinner, Paskha Cheese is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates tradition and flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brandy 
  • pounds fromage frais 
  • ounces golden raisins loosely packed
  • large hardboiled eggs for another use if desired (reserve whites )
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cream sour
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • cheesecloth
  • potato ricer

Directions

  1. Heat brandy with raisins in a small saucepan over low heat until warm, then remove from heat and let steep until raisins are softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. Force cheese and yolks through a potato ricer or a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  3. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add cheese mixture, sour cream, vanilla, and salt and beat until just combined. Beat cream in a bowl with cleaned beaters until it holds soft peaks. Fold whipped cream and raisins with any remaining brandy into cheese mixture gently but thoroughly.
  5. Line mold (or flowerpot) with a single layer of cheesecloth, leaving a 2- to 3-inch overhang on all sides. Spoon cheese mixture into mold, then fold ends of cheesecloth over top. Put lid on cheesecloth, then put weights on lid (or on foil and small plate if using flowerpot). Chill mold on a large plate (to catch drips) at least 24 hours.
  6. Remove lid from mold and open cheesecloth. Invert a serving plate over top of mold and invert mold onto plate. Unlock hinges and open mold, removing cheesecloth. Loosely cover cheese with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  7. *Available at some supermarkets, many cheese shops, and Murray's cheese shop (888-692-4339).
  8. **We got our mold from Toroney's Custom Woodwork and Church Supply (610-942-3506).

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein13.4%
Fat61.67%
Carbs24.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.18
Glycemic Load
16.54
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.070869549461%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.34kcal
23.27%
Fat:30.96g
47.64%
Saturated Fat:18.51g
115.7%
Carbohydrates:28.17g
9.39%
Net Carbohydrates:27.61g
10.04%
Sugar:25.06g
27.84%
Cholesterol:132.1mg
44.03%
Sodium:450.22mg
19.57%
Alcohol:2.95g
100%
Alcohol %:1.9%
100%
Protein:15.14g
30.28%
Vitamin A:828.79IU
16.58%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.97%
Selenium:4.95µg
7.07%
Phosphorus:67.88mg
6.79%
Calcium:54.45mg
5.44%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.14%
Potassium:174.08mg
4.97%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.6%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.81%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.61%
Copper:0.06mg
3.23%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.1%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.68%
Magnesium:10.25mg
2.56%
Iron:0.43mg
2.37%
Vitamin K:2.43µg
2.31%
Fiber:0.57g
2.27%
Zinc:0.3mg
2%
Folate:7.5µg
1.87%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.22%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious