Pashka

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Pashka is a cheesecake-like dessert or breakfast food that is usually eaten with thick-crusted bread, but I like it plain too! Though no cooking is needed, it does chill overnight. My bestemor (grandmother) has made this for me since I was a child, and I have always loved it!

Submitted by JACKIE_FETT
Updated on April 6, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup finely chopped blanched almonds

  • ½ cup currants

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

  1. Blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and butter together in a medium bowl until thoroughy combined.

  2. Gradually fold in sugar, almonds, currants, vanilla, and lemon extract. Transfer to a shallow medium dish. Cover with a cloth and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
29g Fat
29g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 269mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.