AMISH CUP CHEESE

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Cup cheese is a soft, spreadable cheese deeply rooted in "Pennsylvania Dutch" culinary history. Its heritage dates back to the immigration of the Mennonites and Amish to Pennsylvania in the late 1600s. A descendant of the German cheese "Koch Kse", it became known as cup cheese because it was sold in a cup. Resembles the flavor of...

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 gal fresh raw milk
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Let milk sour until it is very thick. Heat to 120 degrees and pour into a coarse cloth bag and let drain overnight.
  • 2. Crumble curds until they are fine, then mix soda with cheese thoroughly. Place in bowl, cover with a cloth and let set at room temperature for 3 days. Stir every morning and evening.
  • 3. At the end of the third day, place the bowl of cheese in the upper part of a double boiler. Over heat, stir in salt and water until smooth. Cheese should be thick and yellow and have a sharp smell.
  • 4. Pour into cup sized containers. Cool, then spread on bread to serve.

angel kc
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The cheese was tasty and it was easy to make.


Alyssa Horton
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This cheese is a bit too salty for my taste.


Apple Nango
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I'm allergic to milk, so I can't try this recipe. :(


MOFFAT ACHY
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm going to look for a simpler one.


Oko Godwin
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheese didn't turn out right. It was too crumbly.


GREEN GREEN POSHTO
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This looks like a great recipe! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Jazmine Robinson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good cup cheese recipe for a long time.


Md. Selim reja Habib
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This cheese is delicious! I can't wait to try it in different recipes.


Haben Tesfamariyam
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this cheese without any problems.


Happy Mashigo
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This is the best cup cheese I've ever had! It's so smooth and flavorful, and it melts perfectly in my grilled cheese sandwiches.


Nahidul gk Boss
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I've made this Amish Cup Cheese several times and it always turns out perfect! It's so creamy and delicious, and it's perfect for snacking.