Hrudka (Easter Cheese)

This hrudka recipe is a simple custard cheese popular in Eastern Europe around Eastertime that's made with eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 quart whole milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain mixture into a colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth. Use the cloth to shape into a ball and twist the top to remove excess moisture. Secure with a twist tie and hang for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Crack eggs into a large saucepan and beat with a whisk. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Cook over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture fully forms curds and whey separates. This will take 20 to 30 minutes. Using higher heat or failing to stir will result in a big pan of sweet scrambled eggs.