Pascha Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 5 lbs ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 2/3 cups softened butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 3 3/4 cups sugar

Instructions

  1. Whip cream and set aside. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the vanilla and mix well. Add the cheese and beat until mixture is smooth without any curds showing. Fold in the whipped ceam. Line a large Pascha cheese mold or clean flower pot with cheesecloth and drain mixture for a couple of days, but at least overnight. Flavor however you like using orange zest, strawberries, or other extracts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

443 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 36.7g 47% DV
Carbs 11.6g 4% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 38.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 177.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 115.5mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 132.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 76.8mg 6% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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