First, Prepare a 2 - 2 1/2 quart Paskha mold, (truncated pyramid with drain at base) or use plastic or metal jello mold with holes drilled in the bottom, or colander. Line bottom with 2-3 layers cheesecloth, or 1 layer muslin. (I use a plain thin cotton dishtowel, cut to size. Be sure to wash and rinse well before use to remove all the laundry soap, sizing, etc.)
In 2 quart Pyrex measuring cup, blend whipping cream, sugar and egg yolks. Heat on high in microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then heat one minute at a time, until custard begins to bubble and coats a metal spoon in a thick, shiny layer. Allow to cool.
In Cuisinart, whip softened butter until fluffy. Add salt, Farmer's cheese (Baker's uncreamed cottage cheese, dry - best one is Lifeway Bazarny Premium White Cheese), Sour Cream and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
(add optional flavoring: lemon or orange rind or extracts.)
Turn cheese mixture into large bowl. Slowly add cooled custard to cheese mixture, mixing constantly.
Spoon paskha mixture into prepared mold, cover top with clean cloth, set plate on cloth, if possible, and put heavy objects, like canned goods, dry beans or florists stones on top.
Place mold in bowl, elevating it so it can drain. Cover entire unit with plastic wrap to prevent refrigerator odors.
Refrigerate for 12 - 24 hours.
Decant onto serving plate. A very quick dip in hot water works wonders. Decorate with rosebuds, edible flowers or colored eggs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 3 days. Freeze to store.
Recipe makes about 8 cups. Serving size is 1/2 cup, but it is quite rich. A few tablespoons (45 calories/Tbls) is what most people actually use when served with Babka and sliced strawberries for Easter.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Paskha with Custard Base recipe nutrition value and analysis.
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