Homemade Cheese
Description
Perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. Let's make homemade "Poshekhonsky" cheese. The cheese is made from cottage cheese mixed with milk, butter, eggs, baking soda, and herbs. For extra zest, we add olives to the cheese. The finished cheese pairs wonderfully with wine! Have a great day. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Put the cottage cheese into a pot and pour in the milk. Stir and bring to a boil; a light whey should appear on top.
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Step 2
Line a colander with cheesecloth and set it over a pot. Pour the cheese mixture into the colander and drain off the whey. Place the remaining mass in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.
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Step 3
Combine softened butter with eggs and baking soda.
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Step 4
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the chopped herbs. Heat the mixture over low heat.
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Step 5
Add the cottage cheese from the refrigerator, mashing everything thoroughly with a fork.
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Step 6
When it comes to a boil, stir everything with a wooden spoon until smooth and homogeneous. To achieve a firm cheese consistency, cook the mixture over heat for 25–30 minutes. Transfer the cheese to a storage container, add whole olives and black olives, distributing them evenly. Cover the cheese with plastic wrap brushed with butter and refrigerate for 24 hours.
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Step 7
Done. Serve with fresh herbs.