Pumpkin Easter dessert
Description
This recipe won't take much time. 1. The recipe for pumpkin paskha is actually very simple. First, prepare the pumpkin. Wash it, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and cut into small cubes. It's better to use orange pumpkin rather than yellow. 2. Place the pumpkin into a small saucepan and add 1–2 tablespoons of sugar. Put it on the stove and cook over medium heat until tender. If desired, add a little milk. You may also add orange or lemon zest to the pumpkin. 3. While the pumpkin is cooking, prepare the cottage cheese. Pass it through a sieve to remove lumps and make it fluffier. If the cottage cheese is too moist, it's better to place it under a press beforehand to drain excess liquid. 4. Combine slightly softened butter with sugar and vanilla. Cream together. 5. Mix the cottage cheese with the butter mixture and blend thoroughly. Optionally, add raisins, dried apricots, or candied fruits. 6. Let the cooked pumpkin cool, then pass it through a sieve. Add it to the cottage cheese mixture and beat until smooth and uniform. 7. The homemade pumpkin paskha is almost ready. Now transfer it into a mold, place a weight on top, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Then remove it from the mold and decorate as desired. Serve chilled.