To prepare a ukrainian easter cheese paska recipe, first you need to gather your ingredients. First, you will need the following ingredients: 1 pound of shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup pistachios (optional) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons chopped slivered almonds Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your oven rack to line the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch (22 by 23-centimeter) baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Place the cheese mixture in the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.