Hrutka - Slovak Egg Cheese

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   Start by putting the pot with water on the stove for a double boiler.

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   Get ready a colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth.

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   In a heat resistant bowl whisk the eggs, add; milk and salt and mix again.

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   Place the bowl on the top of the pot with water, making sure bowl is not touching the water.

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   Turn heat to a medium.

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   Start slowly stirring; it will take about 20 minutes to come to look like custard first.

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   Just keep stirring; the custard will start to look like soft scrambled eggs.

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   At this point take the mixture off the heat and let it seat for 5-10minutes.

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   Ladle the curds into a colander lined with cheesecloth.

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    Tie the corners of the cheesecloth and hung until set and cold (couple hour at least).

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    Place in the fridge overnight or for 5-6 hours to firm up.

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    Slice and serve.

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    It will keep several days in the fridge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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