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

Slovak Easter Cheese, also known as Cirak, is a traditional Slovak Easter dish that is made with a combination of farmer's cheese, eggs, and butter. This rich and creamy cheese is a staple on the Easter dinner table and is often enjoyed alongside other traditional Slovak dishes such as ham, kielbasa, and potato salad.

While the recipe may vary slightly from region to region, the basic ingredients and method of preparation remain the same. The result is a delicious and indulgent cheese...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Measure milk into a bowl, and set over a saucepan filled half way with simmering water. Heat until warm to the touch, then gradually start cracking eggs into the milk while stirring almost constantly. This will scorch very easily. Continue to stir slowly once all of the eggs are in, until the mixture resembles scrambled eggs.
  • Pour into a cheesecloth bag and tie tightly. Hang from the sink faucet or over a bowl and allow to drain for 1 to 2 hours. Place on a cooling rack set over a pan or bowl and set a heavy object on top to press out the liquid. A cool cast iron skillet weighted with heavy cans works well. Press for about 2 hours.
  • Carefully remove the weights and cheesecloth bag from the cheese. Refrigerate the cheese for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 144mg
    • Sodium: 223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 142mg