Homemade cottage cheese with eggs

4 servings

420 minutes

Homemade cheese from cottage cheese with eggs is a traditional Russian product that combines a delicate texture and rich creamy flavor. Its origins date back centuries when cheese-making was an integral part of rural life. This cheese has a pleasant density, slight saltiness, and softness, making it an ideal addition to breakfast or a light snack. It can be sliced and served with honey or jam, used in sandwiches, or added to salads. The preparation process requires patience: the cottage cheese mass undergoes thermal treatment in milk and is then pressed under weight to acquire its shape and structure. Thanks to natural ingredients and a homemade approach, this cheese retains the warmth of the hands that created it and the aroma of a cozy home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 796.7
• Proteins: 70.6g
• Fats: 41.6g
• Carbohydrates: 34.9g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 1 kg
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Salt: 3 tbsp
• Milk: 2.5 l

Cooking steps

1. Mix and mash 1 kg of cottage cheese, eggs, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 1 kg
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Salt: 3 tablespoons

2. Heat the milk and add the mixture to it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 2.5 l

3. Boil for 25 minutes, stirring, then place in a colander lined with cheesecloth.

4. Apply pressure from both sides for 6 hours.