Pashka

This pashka is a no-cook, creamy traditional Russian Easter dish like cheesecake without the crust. It may be enjoyed anytime, not just the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 401 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and butter thoroughly in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Gradually fold in sugar, almonds, currants, vanilla, and lemon extract.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a shallow, medium-sized dish. Cover with a cloth and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.