How to Make Ukrainian Easter Cheese (Paska) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ukrainian Easter Cheese, also known as Paska, is a traditional Easter dish that has been enjoyed by Ukrainians for generations. This rich and flavorful cheese is often made to celebrate the religious holiday of Easter, and is a staple at Easter Sunday brunches and gatherings. Paska is a symbolic dish, representing the renewal of life and the promise of spring, making it the perfect addition to any Easter table.

The recipe for Ukrainian Easter Cheese has been passed down from generatio...

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces farmer cheese
  • 12 ounces cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®), softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 hard-boiled egg yolks
  • 1 cup superfine white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, or more to taste

Information

  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Combine farmer cheese, cream cheese, butter, and egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; mix on low speed to combine. Add sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and orange zest; mix until Paska mixture is smooth.
  • Line a sieve with dampened cheesecloth, leaving an overhang on all sides. Place over a plate that will catch any additional liquid that drains out.
  • Spoon Paska mixture into cheesecloth. Fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the mixture. Cover with a plate and set a heavy weight on top.
  • Chill until Paska is firm, overnight to 24 hours.
  • Remove weighted plate and unfold cheesecloth ends. Use cheesecloth ends to lift Paska out. Invert onto a plate and peel away cheesecloth.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 69mg