Ostkaka (Swedish Cheesecake)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 1 cup cold milk and ¾ cup flour to make a soft paste; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Dissolve rennet in water in a small bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add remaining 15 cups milk to a saucepan; attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and heat until lukewarm and reaches 98 to 102 degrees F (36 to 39 degrees C). Off heat, stir in flour paste and dissolved rennet, stirring often until milk begins to set; cover the pan and set aside until firm, about 1 hour.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Break up milk mixture using gentle hands, taking care to keep curds intact; strain and discard most of the whey, or strain and set aside for another use.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine eggs, cream, and sugar in a bowl; stir into strained curd. Pour into the prepared baking dish; gently spread to flatten top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); continue baking until set and browned on top, about 30 minutes more. Cool before serving. Store in the refrigerator.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)