Russian Easter Cheese Paska

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Ingredients

  • 4 lbs friendship farmer cheese
  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • optional

Instructions

  1. Melt butter.
  2. add sour cream and eggs.
  3. Stir constantly over a low heat until it looks like loosley scrambled eggs.
  4. Remove and cool.
  5. In a large size mixing bowl, mix egg mixture with sugar, vanilla and farmer's cheese. Beat well on a low speed.
  6. Drape a cheese cloth over a large cheese mold or clay flower pot with hole on the bottom.
  7. Put weights on top to squeeze out excess water.
  8. Refrigerate 24 hours.
  9. Unmold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

586 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 110.3mg 5% DV
Potassium 449.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 141.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 164.3mg 13% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

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

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