Sweet Cheese Spread for Kulich ~ Seernaya Paska
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Press the Farmers cheese through a sieve; if using a very small curd cheese, this step may not be necessary.
- 2Separate the egg yolks from the whites (discard the whites).
- 3Press the egg yolks through the sieve.
- 4Cream the sugar and butter together.
- 5Beat in the egg yolks into the creamed sugar and butter.
- 6Beat in the cheese into the mixture.
- 7Add whipping cream and mix well.
- 8Place the mixture into a strainer lined with about 3 layers of cheesecloth, ensuring enough cheesecloth is available to wrap over the top.
- 9Place the cheese mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer or another container to mold into shape.
- 10Bring the ends of the cheesecloth up and tie them in a knot on top of the cheese.
- 11Place the sieve into a larger bowl, suspended with enough room for the cheese to drain without sitting in the drained liquid.
- 12Place a plate on top of the cheese and then place a heavy rock, brick, or other weight on top of the plate.
- 13Refrigerate overnight to allow the cheese to drain and set.
Ingredients
- 18 hard boiled eggs
- 3 pounds Farmers cheese
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 3 cubes unsalted butter
- 3 cups sugar
Equipment
sievewire strainerwooden spoonlarger bowlcheeseclothplateheavy rock, brick, or other weightplastic flower pots (optional)
Tips
- If using a very small curd cheese, you might not need to press it through a sieve.
- If you don't need to feed a large group, cut the recipe in thirds: 6 cooked egg yolks, 1 lb cheese, 2/3 cup whipping cream, 1 cube butter, and 1 cup sugar.
- Farmers Cheese or Hoop Cheese can be hard to find; Russian delis or dry curd cottage cheese can be substituted.
- If using a flower pot for molding, ensure it has enough holes for proper drainage.
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