FROMAGE BLANC CHEESE MAKING RECIPE
Fromage Blanc is a fresh, easy-to-make cheese of French origin. It makes an excellent cheese spread when mixed with herbs and spices, it can also be used as a substitute for cream cheese or ricotta in cooking. When drained you can achieve the consistency of cream cheese but with a fraction of the calories and cholesterol. When left undrained, the texture will be closer to sour cream or thick yogurt.
Provided by Jim Wallace
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Acidify & Heat Milk Heat 1 gallon of milk to 86¡F while stirring slowly. You can use a thermometer, or since this is so close to our body temperature you can heat until the milk feels neither cool nor warm. Once the milk is heated, open one packet of our Fromage Blanc culture and sprinkling it on the milk surface. Let the culture sit on the milk surface for 1 minute, then stir it into the milk for 2-3 minutes. This starter culture contains bacteria and rennet. Let Milk Set Allow the milk to sit quietly on the counter at room temperature 68-74¡F for 12-14 hours. The milk will drop in temperature during this time but should not go below 68¡F. If your kitchen is cool, keep the pot covered with towels or a blanket to keep the milk warm. The best time to make this cheese is in the evening because the curds will be ready to drain in the morning and can be draining while you are busy doing other things or at work. While the milk sits, bacteria in the culture converts the milk sugar (lactose) into lactic acid which gives the cheese its flavor and increases the acidity of the milk. The rennet will coagulate the milk into a gel like consistency after a few hours. When this curd mass shrinks slightly (visibly pulling away from the edges of the pot) you can move onto the next step. The Fromage Blanc at this point will look like a block of curd floating in clear whey. Transfer & Drain Curds Now it's time to separate the solids (Curds) from the liquid (Whey). Begin by lining a sanitized colander with cheese cloth. If you would like to save the whey for cooking or other uses simply place the colander over a large bowl or pot to catch the whey. Transfer the curds into the lined colander using a ladle or slotted spoon, allow the whey to drain off. Once the curd is transferred you can bring the corners of the cheese cloth together and tie them off. It should then be hung for several hours to allow the whey to drain off. This can take from 3-12 hours depending on the final texture you want. A shorter draining time is makes a moister cheese while a longer draining time makes a dryer cheese. Draining at room temperature 65-74¡F works well since lower temperature will slow the draining process and higher temperatures will cause faster draining and a drier cheese. You may find that you need to open the cloth and scrape the edges to help the draining whey. If you prefer to drain your cheese in the fridge, fold a piece of cheese cloth over the curds rather than tying them into a bundle and keep them in the colander to drain. Place the bowl and lined colander into the fridge and allow to drain. This method may take longer since curds will slower at cooler temperatures. Finished Cheese The final texture of your cheese can be easily customized. Simply allow the curd to drain until you have a consistency you like. Once drained, you can add a bit of salt to taste and blend it in well until the texture is consistent. Since this cheese is fresh and will be consumed within a short time, fresh herbs, spices, chilies, nuts, fruit, etc. can also be added and mixed in. Your Fromage Blanc is now ready to be enjoyed. It can also be packed in a container and stored in the fridge. It should last for about 7-10 days. Tips and Tricks: This cheese can be made to your preference. What does this mean? It means that you can customize the taste and texture of your cheese. You can make a tart more savory cheese or a sweet cheese for fruit or dessert. You can also choose from a moist flowing texture for topping or blending or a dryer more cream cheese like texture. The choice is yours. Sweet/Tart The temperature you set the cheese at and how long it ripens for will change the taste of your cheese. A higher temperature and or longer set time will change more lactose to acid, the result will be a tarter flavor. A shorter set time, around 6 hours will give you a sweeter cheese In this recipe, we suggest heating the milk to 86¡F because this is the best temperature for this culture to ripen at but you could also try adding the culture at room temp for a milder flavor. If adding the culture at room temp, it may take longer for the curd to set and be ready to drain. If the milk drops below 68¡F while setting the the culture activity may stall and have a hard time properly setting the milk. Note the amount of whey that begins to form on the top of the curd. First a few drops, then small pools, finally the entire surface will be covered and the curd will pull away from the pot. Taste the curds at at each point to get to know the flavors. Remember good cooks taste often. Dry/Moist You can control texture with the draining time and temperature. For a moist soft cheese, less time and lower temperature while draining is best. The longer the curds drain and the higher the temperature, the drier the cheese will be. Too high a temperature and excess time may lead to a dry chalky cheese texture. Again, watching the process puts you in control. Open the draining cloth and examine the texture and moisture as you go. Once you have made a few batches you will know much more about the process and less attention will be needed to achieve the results you are looking for. Too Firm When Taste is Right We have developed our culture packs with some very specific intents for each product. Our Fromage Blanc culture C20 is prepared with more rennet than our Creme Fraiche culture C33 so if you are looking for a less firm curd try replacing the C20 with one pack of the C33.
HERBED FROMAGE BLANC
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the fromage blanc, sour cream, scallions, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or overnight) for the flavors to blend. Serve in a small bowl surrounded by crackers and/or fresh vegetables like crudites.
FROMAGE BLANC
Provided by Rob Feenie
Categories cheese,dessert,dinner,eggs and dairy,French,lunch,quick and easy,vegetarian
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Purée yogurt and cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until very smooth. Add lemon juice and incorporate. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
HOMEMADE FROMAGE BLANC
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield about 1 pound (2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large, heavy saucepan, add the milk and the cream for a richer fromage blanc. In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk and lemon juice and stir to combine well. Add the buttermilk-lemon juice mixture to the milk and begin to heat the milk, over low heat and very slowly, to 175 degrees F. While the milk is heating, stir only twice, making 2 strokes each time, with a heat-proof spatula or other flat utensil. Check the temperature often. As soon as the temperature reaches 175 degrees F, remove the pot from the heat and allow to sit, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
- Line a large colander with 2 layers of fine cheesecloth and set over a large bowl. Gently ladle the curds and whey into the colander and allow to drain until the drips of whey slows, about 2 minutes. Tie the corners of the cheesecloth together to form a hanging pouch, and hang pouch over a bowl and allow to drain until the cheese reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve as is, with preserves, honey or fresh fruit, or add salt or fresh herbs, to taste, and enjoy as a savory appetizer. If a rich cheese is desired, spoon or pour a bit of heavy cream over the top before serving. Also, if a very smooth product is desired, beat the cheese briefly with an electric mixer before serving.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 week. If cheese is marinated in oil with fresh herbs, it will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
FROMAGE BLANC WITH STRAWBERRIES
Steps:
- Place the buttermilk in a large saucepan. Heat gently for about five minutes, to a temperature of around 110 degrees. The buttermilk will feel fairly warm to the touch. You can test the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. You should see the buttermilk beginning to coagulate and a whitish liquid collecting around the edges. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Line a colander with several thicknesses of cheesecloth. Place the colander over a bowl. Ladle the buttermilk from the saucepan into the colander. Allow it to drain overnight. this is the fromage blanc or fresh white cheese.
- Transfer the fromage blanc from the colander to a bowl. If it has become very firm, beat in a little milk. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Rinse and hull the strawberries. Puree half of them and sweeten to taste.
- Serve scoops of the fromage blanc on plates with the pureed strawberries and whole strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 469 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams
FROMAGE BLANC/FARMER'S CHEESE
swiped off foodwishes.com, reposting for safekeeping. this is on my chef bucket list and i'm so excited i think i'll be making it very soon! actually looks rather easy: curdle milk and drain out whey, ta da!
Provided by spiritussancto
Categories Spreads
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup?, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- bring milk to 175 degrees or just below simmering (little bubbles on sides, steam rising) on low heat in a heavy bottom pan, stirring gently to prevent skin from forming or bottom from scorching.
- add buttermilk and lemon juice and stir gently, if it does not start to curdle in 30 seconds add another tsp of lemon juice.
- let sit for 10 min, in the mean time line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth.
- ladle the curds and whey into your lined strainer and let drain for 5 min.
- gather up the cheesecloth and tie with a string onto your wooden spoon to hang over the pot for 30 min.
- snip off the top of the cheesecloth and remove the new cheese from the cloth.
- mix in salt and press into a pretty little mold like the ones you use for mini quiches. you could line that with cheesecloth as well just for texture and easy of removing from the mold.
- can be served fresh or chill overnight *recommended* covered with plastic wrap. turn out onto the serving plate and serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with pepper or fresh chopped herbs.
- can be made in bigger batches and cooked with or just serve on special occasions with nice crackers or bread.
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