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Farmer's Cheese aka Tvorog Recipe
Try your hand at this classic Slavic homemade farmer's cheese (tvorog) using only milk, lemon juice, and vinegar. It's great on it's own or in a variety of dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1726 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Others
Cuisine:
American , Russian
Ingredients
- 6 qts whole milk
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Make sure to stir it occasionally so it doesn't stick or burn to the bottom.
- As soon as the milk begins to simmer, turn off the heat. Using a spatula or slotted spoon, stir in the lemon juice and white vinegar. Within 5 minutes, the milk should begin to curdle.
- Line a colander with a cheesecloth and pour the milk through to strain out the curdles.
- Bundle the cloth around the cheese like a coin purse and bring out as much of the whey as you can.
- Place the wrapped cheese on a plate and weigh it down with a heavy pot or pan. Leave it to press overnight.
- Keep the farmer's cheese stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it in your favorite recipes and baked goods. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1726kcal
(86%)
Carbohydrates
139g
(46%)
Protein
93g
(186%)
Fat
91g
(140%)
Saturated Fat
53g
(265%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
341mg
(114%)
Sodium
1080mg
(45%)
Potassium
4353mg
(124%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
139g
(278%)
Vitamin A
4605IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
3498mg
(350%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1726
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1726kcal | 86% |
| Carbohydrates | 139g | 46% |
| Protein | 93g | 186% |
| Fat | 91g | 140% |
| Saturated Fat | 53g | 265% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 341mg | 114% |
| Sodium | 1080mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 4353mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 139g | 278% |
| Vitamin A | 4605IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 3498mg | 350% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.