Russian Easter Cheese Paska

Ingredients

• 4 lbs friendship farmer cheese
• 1/2 lb butter
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

optional

• ground almonds (optional) or lemon zest (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter.

2. 2

   add sour cream and eggs.

3. 3

   Stir constantly over a low heat until it looks like loosley scrambled eggs.

4. 4

   Remove and cool.

5. 5

   In a large size mixing bowl, mix egg mixture with sugar, vanilla and farmer's cheese. Beat well on a low speed.

6. 6

   Drape a cheese cloth over a large cheese mold or clay flower pot with hole on the bottom.

7. 7

   Put weights on top to squeeze out excess water.

8. 8

   Refrigerate 24 hours.

9. 9

   Unmold.