Fromage Blanc With Strawberries

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   Place the buttermilk in a large saucepan.

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   Heat gently for about five minutes, to a temperature of around 110 degrees.

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   The buttermilk will feel fairly warm to the touch.

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   You can test the temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

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   You should see the buttermilk beginning to coagulate and a whitish liquid collecting around the edges.

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   Set aside to cool to room temperature.

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   Line a colander with several thicknesses of cheesecloth.

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   Place the colander over a bowl.

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   Ladle the buttermilk from the saucepan into the colander.

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    Allow it to drain overnight.

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    this is the fromage blanc or fresh white cheese.

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    Transfer the fromage blanc from the colander to a bowl.

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    If it has become very firm, beat in a little milk.

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    Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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    Rinse and hull the strawberries.

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    Puree half of them and sweeten to taste.

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    Serve scoops of the fromage blanc on plates with the pureed strawberries and whole strawberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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