Easter Pasha Recipe

"Recipe source: The Finnish Cookbook -- a make ahead dessert as this needs to set in the fridge for at least one day if not longer! A way to use up cottage cheese for a wonderful dessert!"

Original is 6-8 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (185.3 g)
Calories 596.1
Total Fat - 32.5 g
Saturated Fat - 12.3 g
Cholesterol - 897.3 mg
Sodium - 123.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 61.6 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Sugars - 50.7 g
Protein - 17.8 g
Calcium - 176 mg
Iron - 3.1 mg
Vitamin C - 2 mg
Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Force the cottage cheese through a strainer or (easier) process in a blender until smooth. Add the next 3 ingredients (-egg yolks), whirl in blender combining well or mix in a bowl if using the strainer option. Sri in next 4 ingredients (-raisins) and mix until blended.

Step 2

(Interesting step for kids) -- Wash a clay flower pot (needs to be the type with a hole in the bottom) that is at least 6 inches deep and line the flower pot with several layers of cheese cloth. Press the pasha mixture into the lined pot and place a weight on top. Set on a pack in a pan to catch the liquid that will drain off and put in the refrigerator for at least one day (but it will be better if allowed to set for 2-3 days) -- removing any dry spots.