Homemade Cheese from Milk and Sour Cream
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Take a look—serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Wash the dill thoroughly, remove the large stems, and chop finely. Let's begin.
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Step 2
Take a suitable container for mixing and a whisk or mixer. Break the eggs and pour in the sour cream.
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Step 3
Using a whisk or mixer, beat until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
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Step 4
Bring the milk to a boil and add salt.
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Step 5
Pour the egg–sour cream mixture into the milk. Bring to a boil again and simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 6
It will turn out like in the photo, with a cottage-cheese texture.
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Step 7
Remove from the heat the “coagulated” milk. Let it stand and cool for 5–7 minutes. Add dill. Mix.
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Step 8
Let it stand for about 10 minutes.
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Step 9
Transfer the mass onto cheesecloth folded in several layers. Drain the cheese from the liquid.
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Step 10
Tie up the cheesecloth. Hang the cheese for 10–15 minutes so excess moisture drains off. Then place the cheese in a deep dish and put a weight on top. Chill the setup for 4–5 hours.
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Step 11
After five hours, remove the cheesecloth. The cheese is ready! Cut into slices and