The Romanian Easter bread filled with sweet cheese and often flavored with lemon or raisins is called pască.
Pască is a traditional Romanian Easter food made from a sweet yeast dough or pastry-like base with a filling of fresh cheese, eggs, sugar and flavorings. Lemon zest, vanilla and raisins are common additions. Many versions have a symbolic cross or braided dough decoration on top.
The bread is closely connected with the Easter meal and is often prepared alongside cozonac, another celebrated Romanian sweet bread. Pască is usually round, and its cheese filling distinguishes it from plain enriched loaves.
Recipes vary by region and family. Some versions use a substantial bread crust, while others resemble a cheese tart. The name and dish are also found in related Eastern European food traditions, so descriptions may differ outside Romania.