Cup Cheese Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Cup cheese is a type of cheese that is made by curdling milk with rennet. The curds are then strained and pressed into a mold. Cup cheese has a crumbly texture and a mild flavor. It is often used as a spread or dip.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
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 1 x Thick milk
 1 pn Salt
 1 ts Baking soda
 1 c Cream
 ½ lb Butter
 1 x Egg


1

Thick milk is soured milk.

2

Scald thick milk by baking it at 350-F for a few minutes; allow to remainlong enough to bake the curds.

3

Drain off the water, put curds in an earthenvessel and keep at a moderately warm temperature (about 75-F).

4

Each day fora week, add new baked curds.

5

At the end of a week, pour the curds into aheated pan and let simmer very slowly; bring to a slow boil without anystirring.

6

Add a pinch of salt, 1 tsp of baking soda dissolved in 1 cup offresh sweet cream and 1/2 pound of butter.

7

Stir the mixture; continueboiling for 15 minutes.

8

Add 2 or 3 beaten eggs and pour mixture into smallcheese cups.

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Ingredients

 1 x Thick milk
 1 pn Salt
 1 ts Baking soda
 1 c Cream
 ½ lb Butter
 1 x Egg

Directions

1

Thick milk is soured milk.

2

Scald thick milk by baking it at 350-F for a few minutes; allow to remainlong enough to bake the curds.

3

Drain off the water, put curds in an earthenvessel and keep at a moderately warm temperature (about 75-F).

4

Each day fora week, add new baked curds.

5

At the end of a week, pour the curds into aheated pan and let simmer very slowly; bring to a slow boil without anystirring.

6

Add a pinch of salt, 1 tsp of baking soda dissolved in 1 cup offresh sweet cream and 1/2 pound of butter.

7

Stir the mixture; continueboiling for 15 minutes.

8

Add 2 or 3 beaten eggs and pour mixture into smallcheese cups.

Cup Cheese Recipe

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