Sweet cheese at home
Description
This is an amazingly simple recipe for sweet homemade cheese that you can try just a few hours after starting. This little cheese makes a great option for breakfast or afternoon snack, especially for kids. And the desserts you can make with it are simply irresistible!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour milk, cream, and yogurt into a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and vinegar. Place over heat and warm through. For the sweet cheese homemade recipe, kefir can also be used as a starter culture.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, prepare a colander and clean gauze. You will also need a container to collect the whey.
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Step 3
3. When the souring process is complete, gradually place the cheese curds into a colander.
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Step 4
4. It is better to do this in small portions so that the whey drains easily.
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Step 5
5. When all the mixture has ended up in the colander, leave it for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. By this time, the whey has drained off, and the cheese has become denser.
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Step 7
7. Now the gauze needs to be carefully gathered and hung up. Excess moisture still remaining in the cheese will drain off under its own weight. For example, you can hang the gauze over a tap above the sink. The duration for which the cheese should hang is quite approximate; the main indicator is that liquid should stop dripping from the gauze.
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Step 8
8. Now carefully unfold the gauze and transfer the contents onto a plate. Add sugar and mix thoroughly. The classic recipe for sweet homemade cheese can also be enhanced with lemon or orange zest, for example. It can be served immediately. If desired, the cheese can be placed into a mold and pressed lightly overnight.