Requeijao Cremoso

Requeijao Cremoso

Requeijao Cremoso (Brazilian Cream Cheese Spread)

This isn’t anywhere close to the American cream cheese spread that you are use to. Requeijao cremoso has the consistency of a creamy ricotta. The cheese spread only has 5 ingredients and can be made in 15 minutes. Let the spread firm up in the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: appetizer, Brazilian, Latin American, snack
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 liters whole milk + 1 cup warm milk
  • 4 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of milk to boil.
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  • Turn off the heat. Pour in the vinegar. The milk will start to separate the curds from the whey.
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  • Strain the whey from the curds. Rinse under cold water to get the vinegar flavor out.
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  • Add the curds, butter, salt, mozzarella, and 1 cup of warm milk to a food processor.
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  • Purée the ingredients together. Pour into a container and let rest for 4 hours before serving.
    Brazilian, appetizer, snack
Brazilian, appetizer, snack