Pasha

Ingredients

Cottage cheese

2 cups

Butter

1/2 cup, softened

Powdered sugar

1 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)

1 cup

Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)

1/2 cup, chopped

Candied fruit (cherries, orange peel)

1/2 cup

Egg yolks

3

Heavy cream

1/2 cup

Decorative candies or sprinkles

for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Add the dried fruits, mixed nuts, and candied fruit to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until the fruits and nuts are evenly distributed.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until they turn creamy. Gradually add the heavy cream to the egg yolks, continuing to beat until well combined.
4. Fold the egg yolk and cream mixture into the cottage cheese mixture, stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
5. Line a pasha mold or a small bowl with cheesecloth. Transfer the dessert mixture into the mold, pressing it down gently to ensure it takes the shape of the mold.
6. Fold the excess cheesecloth over the top of the mixture. Place a weight on top to compress the pasha. Refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, or ideally, overnight.
7. To serve, remove the pasha from the refrigerator and carefully take it out of the mold. Unwrap the cheesecloth and place the pasha on a serving plate.
8. Garnish the pasha with decorative candies or sprinkles. Slice and serve this creamy, delicious dessert as the perfect ending to your Easter meal.