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Fresh cheese

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Learn how to prepare traditional Finnish fresh cheese. A simple and delicious recipe.

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Recipe from Travel1515415, Frigotoni, Vandaalijumala and 3 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Finnish fresh cheese is a traditional product. Here is a recipe for making it.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time2 hr
  • Resting720 hr
  • Total722 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpot, double boiler
  • Estimated cost$3.99 $1.00 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.96
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Heat the milk to approximately 40 °C (body temperature) in a pot.
  2. Stir gently while cooking to prevent the milk from burning on the bottom. ≈ 4 min
  3. Let the pot simmer in a bath of warm water until the milk thickens (approximately 1 to 2 hours).
  4. Cut the cheese mixture into pieces using a sharp knife, then place it in a cheese mold using a spatula. ≈ 3 min
  5. Place the cheese on a plate turned upside down, in a cool place, overnight.
  6. The thin layer of cheese will eventually come off. ≈ 3 min
  7. In the morning, transfer the cheese to a serving dish and sprinkle it with salt. ≈ 2 min
  8. In the cheese-making process, a weight can be used, if desired (yes/no, for those who prefer the weightless method). ≈ 3 min

The bill

Fresh cheese

  • 4 liters of milk at room temperature$3.96
  • The amount of salt in the recipe is a matter of personal preference (the previous recommendation was 1/2 teaspoon per liter of milk).$0.03

Total$3.99

that's $1.00 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 liters of milk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon of a product to prevent crust formation
  • The amount of salt in the recipe is a matter of personal preference (the previous recommendation was 1/2 teaspoon per liter of milk).

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