Lemon-ginger cottage cheese Easter cake

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The recipe for lemon-ginger cottage cheese paskha is not difficult at all. Even kitchen beginners can handle it. Mix the cottage cheese with butter, sugar, sour cream, lemon zest, and ginger, then refrigerate. But let's do everything step by step—let's start cooking. The ready dessert can be served at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   First, you need to pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. If the cottage cheese is too runny, it's better to place it under a weight beforehand to remove excess whey.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance. Mix the softened butter with sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mix the mashed cottage cheese with sour cream. Beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Gradually add the butter with sugar to the cottage cheese, constantly stirring.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Remove the zest from half a lemon. You can grate it or cut it into thin strips. It is advisable to pour boiling water over the zest for 2-3 minutes, then dry it.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Grate the ginger. It's best to use candied ginger, but if you don't have any on hand, fresh ginger will work too.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add lemon and ginger to the cottage cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Place the ready mixture into a mold previously lined with gauze. Cover well and place under a press. After 24-48 hours in the refrigerator, homemade lemon-ginger cottage cheese paska will be ready. Before serving, you can decorate it to taste.