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Authentic Russian Paskha Recipe: Traditional No-Bake Easter Dessert

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 500 g cottage cheese
  • 125 g butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 50 g currants
  • 50 g chopped candied fruit
  • 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Preparation

  • Prep time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling time: 3 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate

With years of experience crafting Eastern European classics, this Paskha recipe delivers the creamy, festive flavors of a true Russian Easter tradition.

Drain the cottage cheese thoroughly in cheesecloth. Soak the currants in lukewarm water, and let the butter soften at room temperature.

In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale, foamy, and lightened. Gradually beat in the softened butter, cut into pieces, using a spoon.

Fold in the drained cottage cheese, chopped candied fruit, drained currants, and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Line a pyramid mold with plastic wrap. Pour in the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Unmold onto a serving platter and garnish with angelica sticks.

Authentic Russian Paskha Recipe: Traditional No-Bake Easter Dessert