Paska

Directions

1. 1
   Press cheese through a fine sieve.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter with sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Then beat in egg yolks, cheese, sour cream, raisins and vanilla.
4. 4
   Now carefully blend in 1/2-cup heavy cream, whipped.
5. 5
   Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth.
6. 6
   Spoon in cheese mixture, then fold ends of cheesecloth over top.
7. 7
   Set in a large bowl to catch any drippings.
8. 8
   Refrigerate over night.
9. 9
   Just before serving, unfold ends of cheesecloth, invert cheese mixture on serving dish, and remove the cheesecloth.
10. 10
    Decorate with a little whipped cream, then some glaced cherries.