By pollypocketsy
Homemade Cheese that actually Melts
4 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
This Cheese is Firm in texture and actually melts on toast. Just a few simple ingredients and steps and you’re in homemade Cheese heaven
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:29:02 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories183 kcal (9%)
Total Fat10.3 g (15%)
Carbs8.1 g (3%)
Sugars7.5 g (8%)
Protein14.4 g (29%)
Sodium511.5 mg (26%)
Fiber0 (0%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Add natural cottage cheese and milk to a pan. It’s important the Cheese is natural with no additives . Heat on medium heat and break it down until it starts to get soft . About 5 - 8 minutes
natural cottage cheese400 grams
whole milk400 grams
Step 2
Strain the cottage cheese through a sieve and let it rest 5 minutes . You can add the leftover milk to pancake batter or cake batter .
Step 3
Put the Cheese back in the pan with a pinch of salt and then baking soda . Now heat on low and use a spatula to flatten and spread the cheese . After 10 minutes you can see it is getting stretchy . Now add a tablespoon of butter take it off the heat and mash the butter in well. Butter a ramekin and add the cheese shaping it into a circle . There may be small lumps but don’t worry they should dissolve . Now cover in plastic wrap and weigh it down with a can of beans or jar of something heavy. After an Hour place in the fridge to chill.
salt
baking soda½ tsp
butter1 Tbsp
Step 4
This can be sliced grated and melted ! Enjoy
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