BUTTERMILK FRESH CHEESE
Liven up your next party with this distinctive cheese recipe from "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor," by chefs Matt and Ted Lee.Also try:-Black Pepper Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Herbed Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Lemon Zest Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Vanilla Buttermilk Fresh Cheese
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 6-ounce round
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut out three pieces of cheesecloth into 12-inch squares. Line a colander or medium strainer with all three layers of cheesecloth. Set colander in sink.
- Combine milk, buttermilk, and salt in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until mixture has separated into white curds and translucent whey, about 8 minutes. If using lowfat buttermilk, separation occurs at about 180 degrees and the curds will clump together readily. If using whole buttermilk, separation occurs closer to the boiling point, about 212 degrees, and the curds are finer-grained. When using whole buttermilk, let curds and whey stand off heat for about 3 minutes after separation, so the curds cling together and facilitate the straining step.)
- Ladle the contents of the saucepan into the prepared colander. Let the whey drain, 1 to 2 minutes. Lift the four corners of the cheesecloth and gather them together. Gently twist the gathered cloth over the cheese and press out any excess whey.
- Cheese can be unwrapped immediately and served warm, or let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 10 minutes more. To serve a firmer cheese, transfer cheese, in its cloth, to a small flat-bottomed dish or pie plate; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes. Unwrap cheese and gently invert onto plate; discard cloth. Tent cheese with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
HOMEMADE LEMON-THYME BUTTERMILK FRESH CHEESE
Serve this cheese on warm french bread or crackers or..... Use whole milk, you may use full-fat or low-fat buttermilk. The ingredient sifter did not like "whole".
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Cheese
Time 17m
Yield 1 6 oz round, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut out three pieces of cheesecloth into 12-inch squares.
- Line a colander or medium strainer with all three layers of cheesecloth.
- Set colander in sink.
- Combine milk, buttermilk, salt, lemon zest and thyme in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat, stirring often until mixture has separated into white curds and translucent whey, about 8 minutes.
- If using lowfat buttermilk, separation occurs at about 180 degrees F and the curds will clump together readily.
- If using whole buttermilk, separation occurs closer to the boiling point, about 212 degrees F, and the curds are finer-grained.
- When using whole buttermilk, let curds and whey stand off heat for about 3 minutes after separation, so the curds cling together-this way you won't loose tiny curds through the cheesecloth.
- Ladle the contents of the saucepan into the prepared colander.
- Let the whey drain, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Lift the four corners of the cheesecloth and gather them together.
- Gently twist the gathered cloth over the cheese and press out any excess whey. Do not squeeze to tightly or you will end up with a grainy cheese.
- Cheese can be unwrapped immediately and served warm, or let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 10 minutes more.
- To serve a firmer cheese, transfer cheese, in its cloth, to a small flat-bottomed dish or pie plate; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
- Unwrap cheese and gently invert onto plate; discard cloth.
- Tent cheese with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- You can omit the lemon and thyme and opt for cracked black pepper, or fresh rosemary, or red pepper flakes, lemon zest and dill -- whatever fresh herbs you like.
- You can also reduce salt to 1/2 teaspoon, adding 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, depending on how sweet you want your cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 75.7, Sodium 2757.7, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 22.1
CORNMEAL CREPES WITH FRESH BUTTERMILK CHEESE AND BLACKBERRIES
Paper-thin crepes are improved upon health-wise with blackberries; this fruit is among the most fiber-rich you'll find and is a good source of vitamin C. Buttermilk -- a lower-fat alternative to heavy cream -- provides the base for the filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Crepe Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the cheese: Line a large fine sieve with 3 layers of cheesecloth, and set over a large bowl. Heat buttermilk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, without stirring, until clear liquid separates from milk at edges or a candy thermometer clipped to the edge of the pan registers 95 degrees. Reduce heat to low; cook until thermometer registers 100 degrees. Remove from heat; let stand 3 minutes. Pour into sieve; cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thick and creamy, about 3 hours (up to overnight). Before serving, stir in confectioners' sugar.
- Make the crepes: Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Whisk egg, egg white, milk, buttermilk, honey, and oil in another bowl; gradually add to flour mixture, whisking until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Coat an 8-inch crepe pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Remove from heat; pour in 2 1/2 tablespoons batter, swirling to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, flipping once, until edges are golden and center is dry, 45 to 60 seconds per side. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Toss together berries and cassis. Let stand 15 minutes, tossing often. Divide crepes among plates. Spread each with 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with berries; drizzle with juice from bowl. Dust with sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 g, Cholesterol 46 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 372 g
HERBED BUTTERMILK FRESH CHEESE
This delicious recipe comes from "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor," by chefs Matt and Ted Lee.Also try: -Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Black Pepper Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Lemon Zest Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Vanilla Buttermilk Fresh Cheese
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes one 6-ounce round
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut out three pieces of cheesecloth into 12-inch squares. Line a colander or medium strainer with all three layers of cheesecloth. Set colander in sink.
- Combine milk, buttermilk, salt, and herbs in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until mixture has separated into white curds and translucent whey, about 8 minutes. If using lowfat buttermilk, separation occurs at about 180 degrees and the curds will clump together readily. If using whole buttermilk, separation occurs closer to the boiling point, about 212 degrees, and the curds are finer-grained. When using whole buttermilk, let curds and whey stand off heat for about 3 minutes after separation, so the curds cling together and facilitate the straining step.
- Ladle the contents of the saucepan into the prepared colander. Let the whey drain, 1 to 2 minutes. Lift the four corners of the cheesecloth and gather them together. Gently twist the gathered cloth over the cheese and press out any excess whey.
- Cheese can be unwrapped immediately and served warm, or let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 10 minutes more. To serve a firmer cheese, transfer cheese, in its cloth, to a small flat-bottomed dish or pie plate; refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes. Unwrap cheese and gently invert onto plate; discard cloth. Tent cheese with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
LEMON ZEST BUTTERMILK FRESH CHEESE
Lemon zest adds punch to this cheese recipe from "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor," by chefs Matt and Ted Lee.Also try: -Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Black Pepper Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Herbed Buttermilk Fresh Cheese- Vanilla Buttermilk Fresh Cheese
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 6-ounce round
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut out three pieces of cheesecloth into 12-inch squares. Line a colander or medium strainer with all three layers of cheesecloth. Set colander in sink.
- Combine milk, buttermilk, salt, and lemon zest in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until mixture has separated into white curds and translucent whey, about 8 minutes. If using lowfat buttermilk, separation occurs at about 180 degrees and the curds will clump together readily. If using whole buttermilk, separation occurs closer to the boiling point, about 212 degrees, and the curds are finer-grained. When using whole buttermilk, let curds and whey stand off heat for about 3 minutes after separation, so the curds cling together and facilitate the straining step.)
- Ladle the contents of the saucepan into the prepared colander. Let the whey drain, 1 to 2 minutes. Lift the four corners of the cheesecloth and gather them together. Gently twist the gathered cloth over the cheese and press out any excess whey.
- Serve unwrapped cheese warm on French bread, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt.
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