italian cottage cheese

Name: Italian Cottage Cheese
Prep time: 9 h 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) milk, whole; 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream; 2 cup(s) buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Dec 5, 2012

Mmmmmmmmm!

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prep time 9 Hr 35 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 cups milk, whole
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make italian cottage cheese

Step 1

Heat milk & whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat to 190 degrees F., using a candy thermometer. DO NOT BOIL. Add buttermilk, stirring until large curds form.

Step 2

Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth; pour mixture into colander. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Press cheese mixture slightly with a stainless measuring cup to remove remaining liquid.
Step 3

Invert cottage cheese into a covered serving dish; sprinkle with salt. Cover & chill 8 hours.
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