Hrudka - Ukrainian Egg Cheese for Easter

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A generations-old family recipe for the traditional Ukrainian Easter cheese made from eggs.

by Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips·published 2020-03-20

UkrainianSide Dish

Servings

['24', '24 servings']

Total time

1h 10m

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

59 kcal

Ingredients (4)

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Instructions (7 steps)

01Line a strainer with cheesecloth and set aside.
02Combine 12 large eggs, 1 quart whole milk, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a heat-proof bowl or the top of a double boiler and whisk until combined.
03Place bowl over a pot of water or assemble the double boiler and, over medium heat, bring the water to a simmer. Cook, stirring very frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken and then the curds separate from the whey. This will take 20-30 minutes from when you start to see the curds begin to form, and it will look similar to scrambled eggs when it is done.
04Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth to drain off the liquid (the whey), and allow to drain for several minutes. Then gather the cheesecloth, forming the cheese into a ball and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, allowing to cool until you can handle it, if necessary.
05Keeping the cheesecloth wrapped tightly around the cheese, drain for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

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