Finnish Easter
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The sweet Finnish Easter dessert turns out to taste similar to "Plombir" ice cream, thanks to the added cream. This treat is hard to resist not only for children but for adults as well. You can optionally add soaked dried fruits or berries, such as dried cherries or cranberries. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Cream cheese can be substituted with moist cottage cheese of any fat content, passed through a fine sieve. Optionally, you can add a little vanilla flavoring.
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Step 2
Place high-quality butter into a deep container and melt it in the microwave or over a water bath.
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Step 3
Place the cottage cheese into it, add sugar and salt. At this stage, add the flavoring and chopped seedless dried fruits, if using. Thoroughly rub and mix everything together, then let it cool for about 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Then mix the thick cream into the mixture. It is very important that the mixture is not hot, otherwise the cream will melt and turn into fat.
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Step 5
Line the Easter mold with a double layer of cheesecloth or a thin linen towel. Place the curd mixture into the mold and press it down lightly, folding the hanging edges of the fabric over the top. Refrigerate the Easter cheese for at least 2 hours in this form.
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Step 6
After the specified time, unfold the edges of the cloth, cover the mold with a plate, and turn it upside down. The paskha will come out onto the plate. Remove the cheesecloth and decorate the dessert to your liking, for example with almond flakes or sprinkles. Serve chilled.