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