Mainly eaten in Latvia.

Midsummer cheese

Jāņu siers · pronounced: jááni szier

Jāņu siers recipe: the traditional Latvian midsummer cheese made from fresh curd cheese with caraway seeds, served spread with butter and paired with beer, our favourite.

285 min Medium 8 servings
Jāņu siers recept: köményes lett ünnepi sajt otthon
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Ingredients

8 slices
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Method

  1. Warm the milk

    Gently warm the milk over a low heat to about 80 °C, taking care not to let it boil.

    15 min
  2. Stir in the curd

    Add the curd cheese while stirring, and watch until the whey separates from the curds.

    5 min
  3. Strain

    Strain the curds through muslin and let them drain well of whey.

    10 min
  4. Mix

    Return the strained curds to the pan, add the egg, salt, caraway and butter, then mix until smooth.

    5 min
  5. Shape

    Wrap the mixture in muslin, shape it into a wheel and leave it to cool under pressure.

    10 min
  6. Rest

    Chill in the fridge until fully set, then serve in thin slices spread with butter.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (8 slices)1 slices
Energy3 820 kcal478 kcal
Fat240 g30 g
of which saturates130 g16 g
Carbohydrates186 g23 g
Protein229 g29 g
Fibre0,6 g0,1 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: cottage cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose), cottage cheese (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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