AMISH FARMERS CHEESE
Farmer's cheese is a simple, very mild cheese with a crumbly texture. It is really easy to make at home with this simple farmer's cheese recipe. To add more flavor, mix fresh herbs in with the curds or sprinkle herbs on top of the farmer's cheese with olive oil and red pepper flakes. Farmer's cheese can be eaten with bread or...
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Bring milk to a slow boil. Keep the heat at medium or medium low, otherwise you risk burning the milk to the bottom of the pot.
- 2. When small, foamy bubbles begin to form on the surface of the milk, but it is not yet at a rolling boil, turn off the heat. If you have a thermometer, which is helpful, the temperature will read about 190 degrees.
- 3. Add the vinegar and stir the milk. You will notice curds immediately beginning to form. Let the milk sit for 15 minutes. After this time, add any additional flavors (like fresh herbs).
- 4. Place a colander over a large bowl or pot. Drape either cheesecloth or a thin dish towel over the colander. Pour the curds into the cheese cloth. The whey (liquid) will drain and be collected in the bowl below and the solids curds will be caught in the cheese cloth.
- 5. Lift the cheese cloth up and wrap it around the curds, twisting and squeezing to expel moisture. After squeezing out the moisture, the curds for farmer's cheese will be dry and crumbly. If you want a creamier texture, mix a little of the reserved whey back in with the curds.
- 6. To shape the cheese, keep it wrapped in cheese cloth and form it into a mound on a plate. Set another plate on top and press the curds into a flat disc that is 1-2 inches tall. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so before removing cheese cloth.
- 7. NOTE: suggest you go easy on the salt and use a fine granualted salt, not kosher salt--the salt tends to stick to the outside. You can always adjust salt in any recipe you use this in. This makes a very great and tasty fresh cheese. It's quite delicate in flavor and not very strong,
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skye knight
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheese didn't turn out right. It was too dry and crumbly.
Joji Op Gaming
[email protected]This cheese is a bit bland for my taste.
Melissa Marchioni
[email protected]I've been looking for a good farmers cheese recipe, and this one is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
And Services
[email protected]This cheese is a great addition to any cheeseboard.
Shorouk Ehab
[email protected]I love that this cheese is made with all-natural ingredients.
Rumana Islam
[email protected]This cheese is a great way to use up leftover milk.
Olivia Holzinger
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy it was to make this cheese. I thought it would be a lot more complicated.
Blessed Lihle
[email protected]This cheese is a little bit tangy, which I love. It's perfect for adding a bit of flavor to dishes.
wn Shahil
[email protected]I've tried other farmers cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and it's so creamy.
Broken Asaam
[email protected]This cheese is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.
Abbas watto
[email protected]I love the versatility of this cheese. I've used it in everything from lasagna to cheesecake, and it's always delicious.
SD.SHIPON DASH OVI
[email protected]I've been making this Amish Farmers Cheese for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cheese for sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
Evan Cabral
[email protected]This Amish Farmers Cheese was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the mild, tangy flavor and creamy texture. It was so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making it again soon.