chefspencil: Paska Bread with Sour Cream

Paska bread with sour cream is a dessert that is very easy to prepare. It is a popular traditional Easter dessert, but it can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It works great when you want a simple, but creamy and aromatic dessert.

It is similar to a cheesecake but it’s made with sour cream rather than cheese. It also has a delicious pie-like crust with a very creamy filling which makes it irresistible! I invite you to try it.

Paska Bread with Sour Cream

Course Dessert

Cuisine Est European

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings

Author Paula G

Ingredients

Dough:

175 g flour
100 g butter
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 egg yolks

Filling:

600 g sour cream
4 eggs
2 egg whites
7 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp semolina
1 pinch salt
1 vanilla pod
grated lemon peel

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

How to make PASKA BREAD WITH SOUR CREAM:

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C (340 F).
Butter a 24cm (9.4 inch) round baking tin.
Mix the flour with the soft butter, sugar, and yolks until you get a homogeneous dough.
Give the dough a round shape and place it in the prepared pan.
Press gently and smooth it out so that the bottom of the tray is well covered.
Chill the dough while you prepare the filling.
Separate the yolks from the whites.
Over the yolks put the flour, grahams, and cream and homogenize.
Mix well then add the seeds from the vanilla pod and the grated lemon rind.
Beat the egg whites well with a pinch of salt until you get a firm froth.
Add the sugar one spoon at a time and continue mixing.
Place the meringue over the cream and mix gently with upward movements.
After homogenizing the filling, pour it over the crust and level.
Bake the pastry for 40-50 minutes on medium heat until it puffs up slightly and browns on the surface.
When cooked, turn off the oven but leave the bread in the oven for 2 hours to cool gradually.
Then put it in the fridge for a few hours.
To serve, dust with sugar. It is a delicious pastry, enjoy!
My source of inspiration for this wonderful pastry was Bucataria Nainei.
Thank you so much!