Homemade cheese with basil on a slice of baguette

4 servings

60 minutes

Homemade cheese with basil on a slice of baguette is a refined combination of tenderness and aromatic freshness. This recipe, inspired by European culinary traditions, offers an exquisite way to enjoy simple yet noble ingredients. Milk and cream turn into soft cheese thanks to apple cider vinegar, adding a slight tanginess. Olive oil adds silkiness while sea salt enhances the flavor. The baguette toasted to a crispy crust creates the perfect texture, and basil refreshes with notes of Mediterranean sophistication. This cheese pairs wonderfully with a glass of white wine or fresh seasonal vegetables. The taste of home comfort and gastronomic perfection!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 477.1
• Proteins: 14.9g
• Fats: 22.8g
• Carbohydrates: 53.5g

Ingredients

• Milk 3.2%: 1 l
• Cream 22%: 250 ml
• Apple cider vinegar: 3 tbsp
• French baguette: 1 pc
• Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
• Sea salt: pinch
• Basil: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Mix milk with cream and heat to a temperature of 50-60 degrees - enough to feel hot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 3.2%: 1 l
   • Cream 22%: 250 ml

2. Pour in vinegar, add salt. Stir until layered or leave it overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple cider vinegar: 3 tablespoons
   • Sea salt:  pinch

3. Pour the mass onto a sieve lined with two layers of cheesecloth.

4. Once the whey stops dripping, place the cheese in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil:  to taste

5. Toast slices of baguette in a toaster, add cheese and basil, and eat immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • French baguette: 1 piece
   • Basil: 1 bunch