Culinary bloggers have shared six original no-bake cheese paska recipes that stand out not only for their simplicity but also for their variety of flavors. These desserts make a wonderful alternative to traditional baked goods for Easter, as they require a minimal set of ingredients that most hosts already have in their kitchens.
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Cheese Paska with Cherries and Poppy Seeds
To prepare this paska, you will need the following ingredients: 100 g of cherries, 15 g of starch, 30 g of sugar, 20 ml of water, 2 egg yolks, 100 ml of cream (33%), 400 g of sour milk cheese, 100 g of powdered sugar, 50 g of soft butter, and 20 g of poppy seeds.
- Mix the cherries with water, sugar, and starch, place on low heat, and cook until thickened, then cool.
- Mix the yolks with the cream, heat on low until slightly thickened, then cool.
- Blend the cheese until creamy, add the powdered sugar, butter, and the cooled yolk-cream mixture, and blend again. Divide the mixture into two parts: add the cherry mixture to the larger portion and the poppy seeds to the smaller one.
- Line a mold with cheesecloth. First, place the cherry cheese mixture, forming edges, then place the poppy seed filling in the center, and cover with the remaining cherry mixture. Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
“As a result, you get a delicate cheese paska with a beautiful cut and a pleasant cherry tartness,” assures the blogger.
Cheese Paska Ideas for Different Tastes
Bounty-Flavored Cheese Paska
Mix 350 g of sour milk cheese, 80 g of butter, 80 ml of condensed milk, 100 ml of cream, 2 yolks, 100 g of shredded coconut, and nuts to taste. Decorate with chocolate, candies, and nuts. Place the cheese mixture in a mold lined with cheesecloth, cover, place under pressure, and leave in the refrigerator for a day.
Cheese Paska with Dried Apricots and Nuts
Take 500 g of sour milk cheese, 80 g of butter, 100 g of condensed milk, 3 tbsp of sour cream, dried apricots, and nuts to taste. Blend everything with a blender, then add chopped dried apricots and nuts. Place in a mold lined with cheesecloth, cover, place under pressure, and leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours. For decoration, use chocolate, oil, candies, and nuts.
Cheese Paska in a Chocolate Shell
To make the chocolate shell, melt 120 g of white chocolate with food coloring if desired, pour into a cold mold, and spread it along the walls, repeating for strength. For the cheese part, mix 300 g of cheese, 90 g of cream, 60 g of butter, 60 g of sugar, 36 g of white chocolate, 2 yolks, and 90 g of candied fruits or nuts. Rub the cheese, add the soft butter, whipped yolks with sugar, warm cream, white chocolate, and cool. Add the candied fruits, pour the cheese mixture into the chocolate mold, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours. Then remove the mold and leave the paska in the refrigerator to thaw.
Cheese Paska with Dried Fruits
For this recipe, you will need 650 g of sour milk cheese, 250 g of condensed milk (or powdered sugar), 140 g of butter, 1/5 tsp of vanilla, 1 tsp of lemon zest, 100 g of dried fruits and candied fruits, and 100 g of raisins. Blend the cheese with the butter, condensed milk, vanilla, and zest until smooth. Add the dried fruits and raisins, and mix. Place in a mold lined with cheesecloth, cover, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Cheese Paska
Prepare 400 g of sour milk cheese, 75 g of sugar, 10 g of vanilla sugar, 75 g of butter, 75 g of sour cream, the zest of one lemon, turmeric or food coloring for color, and 30 g of poppy seeds. Soak the poppy seeds for 15 minutes, then strain. Blend the cheese, sugar, vanilla, butter, and sour cream, dividing the mixture: add the poppy seeds to one part, and turmeric and zest to the other. Place in a mold lined with cheesecloth, cover, place under pressure, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
All these recipes allow you to prepare a festive paska without using an oven. They are suitable for those who value speed, naturalness, and a variety of flavors. Experiment with fillings and decorations to surprise your loved ones and guests this Easter!