Cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. The dense, uniform consistency of the product allows it to hold its shape perfectly. Cream cheese can be used not only in making desserts, but also in preparing savory appetizers, bruschetta, and sandwiches. If you use fresh herbs and garlic when making the spread, prepare a small portion, as such a product is not suitable for storage. Using a dry spice and herb mix allows the product to be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make cottage cheese, you will need kefir with a fat content of at least 3.2%. You can use sour cream instead of kefir. The final product will have a more pronounced creamy flavor. About 230 grams of cottage cheese can be obtained from one liter of kefir.
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Step 2
Without opening the soft packaging, place the kefir in the freezer overnight until the product is completely frozen. Then remove the frozen block of kefir from the packaging and place it in a colander lined with several layers of clean, dry cheesecloth.
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Step 3
Tie the ends of the cheesecloth into a knot. Place the colander with the cheesecloth pouch over a container to catch the whey as it drains from the kefir. When the whey stops dripping, remove the cottage cheese remaining in the cheesecloth and transfer it to a container. You may use the whey for other purposes; it is not needed for this recipe.
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Step 4
Prepare the ingredients for making a cream cheese and sun-dried tomato spread for bruschetta and sandwiches. In addition to the sun-dried tomatoes, dried garlic and a herb blend (basil, oregano, thyme) will accentuate the Mediterranean note.
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Step 5
Add a pinch of salt, herb mix, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes along with the oil to the cream cheese. Mix.
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Step 6
Transfer the finished spread to a dry glass jar and let it rest for a while.
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Step 7
Toast slices of artisan bread in a dry skillet, spread a thick layer of cream cheese. Add slices of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. And enjoy the amazing taste of the Mediterranean.