noun
- a rich Russian Easter dessert made from cottage cheese, eggs, butter, and dried fruit, traditionally molded in a pyramid shape
Usage: also spelled pascha; Eastern European/Russian cuisine; typically prepared for Easter celebrations
Examples
- Pashka is a traditional dessert served during Russian Easter celebrations.
- The family prepared pashka weeks in advance for the holiday feast.
- This pashka recipe has been passed down through generations.
- The pyramid-shaped pashka sat proudly on the Easter table.