How to Make Hrudka (Easter Cheese) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every culture has its own unique traditions and customs when it comes to celebrating holidays, and food often plays a central role in these customs. In many Eastern European countries, Easter is a time for gathering with family and friends to share a meal, and one traditional dish that is often enjoyed during this holiday is Hrudka, or Easter Cheese. This creamy, sweet cheese is a staple of Easter Sunday brunch and is a symbol of the rebirth and new beginnings that Easter represents.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 1 large round of cheese

  • Crack eggs into a large saucepan and beat with a whisk. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 69mg