EASTER CHEESE - HRUDKA
Hrudka pronounced (hur-UT-ka)is a simple custard cheese that's essential for many Eastern European Easter tables. It's sliced and eaten by itself or, more often, as part of a ham or kolbassi sandwich made on Paska bread that's slathered with beet horseradish. The recipe is as easy as it is healthy. Ha!
Provided by Bryan Burns
Time 10h35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Crack eggs into a large saucepan and beat with a whisk. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cook over medium-low to low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture fully forms curds and the whey separates. This will take 20 to 30 minutes. Using higher heat or failing to stir will result in a big pan of sweet scrambled eggs.
- Drain the mixture into a colander lined with several layers of cheese cloth. Use the cloth to shape into a ball and twist the top to remove excess moisture. Secure with a twist tie. Hang for several hours or overnight. I do it on the spigot of the kitchen sink (which would probably wig out the germ police, but I haven't gotten botulism in 34 years). Of course, you could let it drain initially there and then finish it overnight in the fridge suspended over a deep bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
SIRECZ (EASTER CHEESE)
A traditional Slovak Easter Cheese served with the Easter meal. This is served sliced and cold. It tastes like a sweet custard.
Provided by LORRIE28
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In an electric mixer, beat the eggs until mixed well.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 437 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 190.9 mg, Sugar 42.4 g
EASTER CHEESE MOLD: PASHKA
When made from homemade cottage cheese, pashka is at its best. The homemade cheese is smooth, creamy and has just the right slightly sour taste. If using farmer's cheese, try to use Friendship brand, available at most supermarkets. Serve pashka with slices of Easter coffee cake.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 12h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese or farmer's cheese, sugar, cream cheese, and egg yolks, stirring to mix.
- In batches, process the mixture in a food processor, adding an equal amount of cream to each batch, until completely smooth. Transfer back to the bowl.
- Stir in the ground almonds, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the cheese mixture along with the raisins. Mix thoroughly.
- Line a clean, unused 8-cup flower pot with a double layer of rinsed and squeezed-dry cheesecloth. Spoon the cheese mixture into the lined pan, then fold the ends of the cheesecloth neatly over the top. Place a saucer on the cheesecloth, then a 2-pound weight, such as a can, on the saucer. Put the flower pot in a bowl large enough for the liquid to drain into. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Empty the bowl. Unmold the pashka onto a serving plate and carefully remove the cheesecloth. Decorate with candied fruit, pressing some of the fruit into the pashka to form the letters XP, which stands for Khristos voskres ("Christ has risen").
RUSSIAN EASTER CHEESE PASKA
This is my mother, Stacey Leon's, traditional Russian Easter dessert served with Easter bread (Kulich). I always had a difficult time making this before I started using this recipe. If you don't have a cheese mold, use a clay flower pot.
Provided by susan_leon
Categories Cheesecake
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter.
- add sour cream and eggs.
- Stir constantly over a low heat until it looks like loosley scrambled eggs.
- Remove and cool.
- In a large size mixing bowl, mix egg mixture with sugar, vanilla and farmer's cheese. Beat well on a low speed.
- Drape a cheese cloth over a large cheese mold or clay flower pot with hole on the bottom.
- Put weights on top to squeeze out excess water.
- Refrigerate 24 hours.
- Unmold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 209.4, Sodium 221.7, Carbohydrate 35.7, Sugar 33.8, Protein 36.7
SLOVAK EASTER CHEESE (CIRAK)
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
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
EASTER WHITE CHEESE, FARMERS CHEESE
This cheese has always been made for Easter around my house. This makes it a "special" dish that you look forward to as part of the Easter Brunch. Although it takes a bit of time, you've got to start it at least 3 days ahead, the dry yet creamy texture is a winner. It's actually such a hit, we usually have to make a double batch. For additional pictures, please visit: http://www.capnrons.com/R_S_Easter_White_Cheese.html?id=RZ
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Polish
Time 1h
Yield 1 cheese, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Make a cheesecloth bag that's 4 layers thick, and about 12" long by 6 1/2 " wide. The bottom 8" or so should taper to a point.
- Place the cottage cheese into a colander, over a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place a weight on top. Let it drain for 2 - 3 hours.
- Using an electric mixer, mix all the ingredients until they're well blended.
- Place the cheesecloth bag in a large bowl, with the seems facing out. Pack the mixture in the bag, to about 4" from the top of the cheesecloth. Twist the top, and tie it being careful not to get it so tight that you're forcing the cheese out of the pores of the bag.
- Cover a sheet pan with plastic, then place the filled cheese bag on top. Place the bag so that the seem is in the center of the back, and front, it should almost look like a heart. One end of this sheet pan should be elevated to permit the cheese to drain. You can use either a bowl , or 2 coffee cups to do this. Place a bowl underneath the bottom of the cheese, to catch the liquid that will drain out.
- Cover the cheese with another piece of plastic wrap, and set another sheet pan on top. Carefully place a weight on top of the top pan. But, be careful because the cheese is real soft and the top pan will want to slide off once the weight is on it.
- Store in a cool place, or in your refrigerator for 3 days, being sure to check it so that the weight doesn't fall off. My Mom used to let this rest in the basement, because it was nice and cool, and she used a Belgian Brick that we would have to check now and then to insure that it didn't fall off.
- When the cheese has dried out, cut off the cheesecloth bag with scissors, carefully so as not to break up the cheese. The cheese should be real firm to the touch. Place it flat on a platter, and store in your refrigerator until Easter morning.
- If you haven't gotten enough moisture out of the cheese, you will have a cheese that won't stay together.
- You can start this process a full week before Easter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 439.9, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 13.1
HRUDKA (EASTER CHEESE)
This is a traditional eastern 'cheese' (really an egg ball). During lent we give up all forms of meat and dairy products, then on Easter Sunday pig out on what we've given up. NOTE: the whey from this is used in my Paska recipe, save it and make both!
Provided by Pa. Hiker
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 1 ball
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour milk into saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Beat eggs slightly and add gradually to milk.
- Cook over low heat for about seven minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and vanilla, stir continually so mixture will not scorch.
- Pour mixture into a linen towel or cheesecloth, squeeze and tie tightly.
- Hang and let dry for two hours.
- Cover with a wet napkin and place in refrigerator.
EASTER EGG CHEESE
This is a traditional Easter cheese, that is quite bland. In fact, it really isn't a cheese at all. The cheese that you see on the plate is 1/3 of the recipe. Even though this dish is not too popular at my house, we still make it as part of the tradition. Quite often guests just fall in love with it. For additional pictures, please visit: http://www.capnrons.com/R_S_Easter_Egg_Cheese.html?id=RZ
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Polish
Time 45m
Yield 1 cheese, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a double thick cheesecloth bag that's rounded and about 4" in diameter.
- Pour milk into large bowl and add eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Beat until foamy.
- Pour into saucepan and cook over LOW heat until it becomes SOFT scrambled eggs. Be careful and keep stirring because it burns easily.
- Pour mixture into cheesecloth, twist the open end, tie, then hang from the inside of a kitchen cabinet, with a bowl underneath. Let it hang drain overnight.
- Carefully remove cheese from bag to avoid breaking and cool in refrigerator. You can make this cheese a few days ahead of Easter, and store it in your refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 401.2, Sodium 430.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 16.1
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