Unlock the Secret to Heavenly Easter Cheese

A traditional Slovak Easter Cheese served with the Easter meal. This is served sliced and cold. It tastes like a sweet custard.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12eggs

  • 1quartmilk

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1tablespoonvanilla extract

  • 1pinchground nutmeg

Cooking Directions

  1. In an electric mixer, beat the eggs until mixed well.

  2. Transfer the eggs to a double boiler and stir in milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes. Use a metal slotted spoon and constantly stir the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching.

  3. When the mixture looks just like cooked scrambled eggs, pour it carefully into a cheesecloth-lined colander. Carefully gather the ends of the cheesecloth in your hands and pull them together until the cheese forms into a ball. Tie the cheesecloth tightly at the top of the ball. Tie the cheesecloth ends over a faucet or to the handle of a kitchen cabinet (place a bowl under to catch the whey dripping down) and let hang for about 3 hours.

  4. Untie the cleesecloth and wrap the cheesecloth ball in plastic wrap before refrigerating. The cheese will keep for about a week. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Cholesterol
437mg
146%
Sodium
191mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Total Sugars
42g
Protein
18g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
241mg
19%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
375mg
8%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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