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Lithuanian Easter Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Lithuanian Easter Cheese

4 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

311
Calories
35g
Protein
14g
Fat
10g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. creamed cottage cheese
  • 1 lb. dry farmers cheese
  • 1/2 pt. sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients together well.

2

Place in cloth bag sewn into long triangle. Let hand 6-8 hours to drip.

3

Place between 2 boards and weigh down with heavy stone.

4

Let set 24 hours.

5

Remove bag slowly.

6

Place on flat plate and cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand 24 hours in refrigerator.

7

If more dryness is desired place in 200 degree oven for about 1 hour.

8

Serve slices with butter

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Category:Lithuanian Recipes

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Category:Lithuanian Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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