Cheese Easter dessert without sugar
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This colorful and delicious Easter cake is made without adding sugar or honey, using cottage cheese of any fat content. To help the dish hold its shape, be sure to add melted high-quality butter, but do not use sour cream or yogurt—they will give it a sour taste. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can add dates and honey to the dried fruit list if you don't have an allergy to such sweet products.
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Step 2
Place the dried fruits in a deep container and pour boiling water over them. Let them soak for 5-10 minutes. Then drain the water.
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Step 3
Cut the apricots into small cubes and place them in a deep container together with the raisins.
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Step 4
Place the cottage cheese of any fat content in the same container and add 1 pinch of salt, which will enhance the sweetness of the dried fruits. Melt the butter in a water bath or microwave, then pour it into the container.
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Step 5
Thoroughly mix the entire mass so that the chopped dried fruits are evenly distributed.
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Step 6
Line the dessert mold with gauze or a thin cotton cloth. Place the cottage cheese mixture into it, pressing firmly.
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Step 7
Place the ends of the gauze inside the mold, put the mold on a plate, and place a weight on top of the mold. Let the dessert chill in the refrigerator for about 4-5 hours in this state.
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Step 8
Then remove the paskha from the mold onto a small board or plate, decorate it to your liking, and serve it at the Sunday morning Easter table.