Cup Cheese

Cup Cheese is a luxurious, old-fashioned delicacy that transforms simple curds into a silky, spreadable treat. This recipe relies on the gentle fermentation of thick milk to create a base of tender curds, which are then enriched with butter, cream, and eggs. The result is a dish with a velvety mouthfeel and a subtle tanginess balanced by the richness of dairy. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for special breakfasts, brunches, or as a unique addition to a cheese board. While it requires a week of daily attention to build the curd, the final simmering step brings it all together into a cohesive, elegant bite that tastes like pure comfort food.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 417.4

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

Cup Cheese is a luxurious, old-fashioned delicacy that transforms simple curds into a silky, spreadable treat. This recipe relies on the gentle fermentation of thick milk to create a base of tender curds, which are then enriched with butter, cream, and eggs. The result is a dish with a velvety mouthfeel and a subtle tanginess balanced by the richness of dairy. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for special breakfasts, brunches, or as a unique addition to a cheese board. While it requires a week of daily attention to build the curd, the final simmering step brings it all together into a cohesive, elegant bite that tastes like pure comfort food.

Ingredients

1 Thick milk ** 1 pn Salt
1 teaspoons Baking soda
1 cups Cream
1/2 lbs Butter
1 x Egg

Directions

1
Scald the thick milk by heating it at 350ÃÂ°F (177ÃÂ°C) for a few minutes until the curds form.
2
Drain the liquid from the curds and place the solids in an earthen vessel.
3
Keep the vessel at a moderate temperature of about 75ÃÂ°F.
4
Each day for one week, add fresh baked curds to the vessel to build the batch.
5
After one week, transfer the accumulated curds into a heated pan.
6
Simmer the curds very slowly, bringing them to a gentle boil without stirring.
7
Add a pinch of salt and 1/2 pound of butter to the pan.
8
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of fresh sweet cream and stir into the mixture.
9
Continue to boil the mixture gently for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
10
Beat 2 or 3 eggs and stir them into the hot cheese mixture.
11
Pour the final mixture into small cheese cups to set and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 417.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.2g72%
Saturated Fat 29.1g146%
Cholesterol 122.5mg41%
Sodium 374.9mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 1.4g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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