Baked Paskha Russian Cheesecake

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Paskha is a Russian cheesecake that is traditionally served during Easter. Paskha has a light and fluffy texture. The cake is dense but not too heavy.

Baked Paskha Russian Cheesecake - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

1 1/2 pound farmer or ricotta cheese
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins or dried black currants
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a cake pan.

Combine the cheese, egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, raisins, flour, and baking soda. Mix well then transfer the cheesecake to the prepared cake pan.

Place the paskha in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.

Remove the paskha from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Chill the paskha cheesecake before serving. Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator in an airtight container.