Cheese Pascha From Lwow Recipe

An jewish festive dessert, this cheese pascha is cooked and chilled dessert made with eggs, cream, currants and cheese. Soft and delicious, the cheese pascha is a cooked and chilled dessert that is erved garnished with nuts and candied fruits.

Summary

Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
Course

Ingredients

 Whole egg1
 Egg yolks4
 Sugar2 2⁄3 Cup (42.67 tbs)
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Raisins/Currants1 Cup (16 tbs)
 White farmer cheese2 Pound
 Unsalted sweet butter1⁄2 Pound
 Vanilla extract1 Tablespoon
 Chopped blanched almonds1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Grated orange peel2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 7316 Calories from Fat 3783

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 421 g647.2%

Saturated Fat 226.4 g1131.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 2069.6 mg689.9%

Sodium 544.4 mg22.7%

Total Carbohydrates 725 g241.7%

Dietary Fiber 22.3 g89.3%

Sugars 661.4 g

Protein 170 g339%

Vitamin A 198% Vitamin C 74.9%

Calcium 69.5% Iron 59.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Beat whole egg and egg yolks with sugar until thick and creamy.
Add half of cream.
Turn into a saucepan.
Heat almost to the boiling point, stirring constantly; do not boil.
Remove from heat.
Add raisins; cover.
Combine the rest of the cream, the cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large electric blender.
Blend until smooth.
Turn cheese mixture into a bowl.
Fold in the egg mixture.
Add almonds and orange peel.
Refrigerate 4 hours.
Place in a double thickness of cheese cloth.
Hang over a bowl in a cold place; let drain 24 hours.
Chill.
Garnish with nuts and candied fruits as desired.
Serve cold.
Cut small slices.
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