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sliced ​​cheese

Homemade Sliced Cheese: Creamy, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

Learn to make sliced cheese easily with just three ingredients. Perfect for quick snacks or impressing guests with homemade comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 200 grams Sauerrahm Greek yogurt can substitute for an even thicker consistency.
  • 2 large Eier (Eggs) Consider omitting for a vegan alternative using a thickener.
  • 500 milliliters Milch (Milk) Whole milk provides creaminess; skim can work as well.
  • 1 teaspoon Salz (Salt) Adjust according to your taste.
For the Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Feel free to swap with chives or basil if desired.
  • 2 cloves Knoblauch (Garlic) Garlic powder is a great substitute for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Schwarzer Pfeffer (Black Pepper) You can replace it with paprika for a different profile.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • thick-bottomed pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • sieve
  • cheesecloth
  • container with holes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Schnittkäse with Herbs and Garlic
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Sauerrahm and eggs until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  2. In a thick-bottomed pot, heat the milk with a pinch of salt until it simmers (5-7 minutes).
  3. Gradually stir in the Sauerrahm and egg mixture and continuously stir for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Prepare a sieve lined with cheesecloth and pour the mixture into it to drain for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Fold in chopped dill, pressed garlic, and black pepper gently.
  8. Wrap the mixture tightly in cheesecloth and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  9. Unwrap and slice the cheese into desired thickness, serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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