SLOVAK EASTER CHEESE (CIRAK)

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This is traditional Slovak Easter cheese that is served Easter Sunday. It is traditionally served with baked ham and beet horseradish and is great on sandwiches. It is very mild in flavor and not like other cheeses.

Provided by Cathi

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 12h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups milk
12 eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Measure milk into a bowl, and set over a saucepan filled half way with simmering water. Heat until warm to the touch, then gradually start cracking eggs into the milk while stirring almost constantly. This will scorch very easily. Continue to stir slowly once all of the eggs are in, until the mixture resembles scrambled eggs.
  • Pour into a cheesecloth bag and tie tightly. Hang from the sink faucet or over a bowl and allow to drain for 1 to 2 hours. Place on a cooling rack set over a pan or bowl and set a heavy object on top to press out the liquid. A cool cast iron skillet weighted with heavy cans works well. Press for about 2 hours.
  • Carefully remove the weights and cheesecloth bag from the cheese. Refrigerate the cheese for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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