Russian Cheese Babka

2 pk (8oz) cream cheese soft

1 ts Vanilla extract

1/2 c Butter

1/3 c Chopped red candied cherries

1 c Lg. curd cream style cottage

1/4 c Golden raisins

Cheese 2 tb Diced candied pineapple

1/2 c Sugar

1/4 c Toasted almonds (optional)

1 tb Fine shredded orange peel

1 tb " " lemon peel

Combine first 7 ingredients, beat until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients. With a moistened piece of cheescloth line a clean flower pot whole. Put in mix and put on a rack to drain in refrigerator overnight or longer. Unmold and garnish with candied cherries. Shared By: Pat Stockett