Crustless pască

Crustless pască, a Romanian Easter cheese pudding, has a dense, slightly moist interior, held together by urdă, semolina and raisins. Eggs and sour cream keep it soft, and once cooled, the slices hold together well; the texture is closer to a cheese pudding than a loaf cake. I grate the zest very finely, using only the yellow part, so there are no strips in the middle. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 60 minutes. Rest: 45 minutes. Total time: 125 minutes. Serves: 10. Approximately 490 kcal and 18 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 100 g raisins
- 100 ml warm water
- 30 ml rum
- 6 large eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 700 g urdă
- 400 g sour cream
- 200 g butter
- cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons semolina
- Zest of 1 lemon
Preparation
1. Put the raisins in a bowl with 100 ml warm water and 30 ml rum. Leave to soak for 15 minutes, then drain well. 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 28 cm round tin with baking paper. 3. Beat the eggs with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until the mixture turns pale. 4. Add the urdă, sour cream and butter, cut into pieces. Mix until smooth. 5. Gradually add the flour and semolina, mixing so no lumps remain. 6. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon and the drained raisins, then pour the mixture into the tin. 7. Bake for 60 minutes, until the top is golden. Leave to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Serve a slice with black tea. For an alcohol-free version, replace the 30 ml rum with 30 ml warm water; this dessert contains dairy, eggs and gluten. If the urdă is wet, leave it in a sieve for 20 minutes before using. Finer urdă gives more even slices. Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the top crack while baking?
A fine crack can appear if the top browns before the centre sets. Put the tin on the middle rack of the oven.
How can I tell if the centre is baked?
The surface in the centre is no longer wet and shiny, and the edges are golden.
Can I use cranberries instead of raisins?
Yes, add 100 g dried cranberries to the mixture.
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