Russian Paskha

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sweet butter
  • 2 lb. pot cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb. sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Put cheese through sieve into a large bowl.
  2. Mix eggs and sugar together in another bowl and then add to the cheese and mix. Place in a pan
  3. on the stove and heat, stirring constantly until the first bubbles appear.
  4. Take off the stove and allow to cool. Do not place in refrigerator.
  5. Line a clean, clay flowerpot with a double layer of cheesecloth after rinsing it with cold water. Pour in the cheese mixture.
  6. Fold over the ends of the cheesecloth, put a plate and weight of some kind, to force mixture to drain into a bowl placed below.
  7. Store in fridge for 1 1/2 days.
  8. Remove from pot and remove the cloth and enjoy eating it.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 1.8g 2% DV
Carbs 39g 14% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9913.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 293mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 66.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 43.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 118.3mg 9% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

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

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