Best Cirak Slovak Easter Cheese Recipe 465 Recipes

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SIRECZ (EASTER CHEESE)



Sirecz (Easter Cheese) image

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

12 eggs
1 quart milk
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg

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

CIRAK (SLOVAK EASTER CHEESE) EGG ROLL



Cirak (Slovak Easter Cheese) Egg Roll image

We always made this from the time I was little. I now carry on the tradition. My mother called seedik. I'm spelling it like she pronounced it. It really does taste like cheese. It is always served on Easter with Ham.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Czech

Time 17m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

15 extra large eggs
1 quart whole milk
5 -6 whole black peppercorns, crushed
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Pour milk into saucepan and bring to boil.
  • Beat eggs slightly (I use a wire whisk and incorporate all the whites).
  • Gradually add to the milk.
  • Add pepper and salt.
  • Stir constantly so mixture will not scorch.
  • mixture will get thick.
  • Pour mixture into a linen towel, (Can use cheesecloth).
  • squeeze and tie tightly.
  • Hang from faucet and let drain for two hours.
  • Cover with wet napkin
  • Place in refrigerator.

CIRAK ( SLOVAK EASTER "CHEESE") RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Cirak ( Slovak Easter

Provided by รก-1554

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 dozen eggs, large
1 quart milk
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour milk into saucepan and break one egg at a time into milk. Make sure each yolk is broken. Add salt and mix slowly. Use a trivet beneath the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat; stirring frequently. Cook slowly until mixture looks like scrambled eggs. Pour mixture into a cheesecloth-lined colander and tie tightly. 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 Hang and let drain for about an hour. Carefully remove cheese from bag to avoid breaking. Put into refrigerator until cold.

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