Cirek (Easter Cheese), Appetizers for Easter
This is a traditional Czechoslovakian Easter food.
Ingredients:
13 eggs 1 quart milk 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt
Method:
Beat eggs lightly so all yolks are broken. Cook in double boiler until it forms like cheese and liquid separates. Drain well in cheesecloth. Tie to form a ball. Hang the ball for several hours until well drained.
When quite dry, brush with egg yolk mixed with a little milk. Brown in oven for a short time. Keep refrigerated.
For serving, slice thin and serve cold. Tastes very good with ground cooked beets and horseradish mixed together.
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