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Lemon Caciotta Cheese

Last Updated on August 27, 2023

LEMON CACIOTTA CHEESE

Makes 6 – 8 small servings of lemon caciotta
Hand on preparation time: 20 minutes
Total preparation time: 40 minutes

1 half gallon of fresh cow’s milk
2 teaspoons of rennet
1 lemon, zested

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat to 98 degrees (body temperature). Add 2 teaspoons of rennet, and let the milk sit for 20 minutes. Then, with your hands, gently pull back the hardened milk mixture and break it up so that it forms small curds.

Using a ladle and small strainer, carefully remove the liquid (or whey) off of the cheese.

Add the zest of one lemon to the cheese. Be sure to avoid adding any of the bitter pith.

Pack the cheese into small individual molds, and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before eating to allow the cheese to set up. If you’re not going to eat the caciotta right away, refrigerate.

TIP: Caciotta cheese molds can easily be found on line. They have small holes in them, so after you pack the cheese, it can continue to drain before unmolding and serving.

https://cheeseconnection.net/product/italian-caciotta-molds/

 

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5 Responses to Lemon Caciotta Cheese


  1. Beryl says:

    I love your show

  2. Nina Luisi says:

    when I proceeded to purchase the baskets …
    The LINK that was provided in this article works but the company does not sell
    .o3 baskets that were used to make the cheese in Italy on that episode
    They only sell big baskets or big cheese molds.

    • moulton says:

      Nina,
      I am sorry. I believe when we recorded this show they did sell the baskets. Why don’t you research other cheese making companies? I know there are quite a few in the United States.

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