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Mizithra

A smooth and creamy homestyle Greek cheese

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Full-cream goat or cow's milk
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Cream
  • 1 Cooking thermometer.
  • 1 piece Muslin or cheescloth

Instructions

  1. Combine goat's milk, buttermilk and cream in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat, without stirring, until it reaches 88°C on a cooking thermometer. Do not allow the mixture to boil.

  2. Remove pan from heat; cover with a lid. Stand at room temperature for 5-6 hours or until cool.

  3. Place a large sieve over a large bowl; line with muslin or cheesecloth. Using a spoon, lift the mizithra curd into the sieve.

  4. Refrigerate overnight or until drained. Transfer mizithra to plate, cover with clingwrap or a beeswax cover and refrigerate. Will keep for a week.