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Title: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: NCBaker on December 30, 2015, 01:52:24 PM
I haves some left over curds from my first attempt at Camembert.   I used 2 US Gallons of milk + 1 cup of heavy cream and had about 2 cups of curds left.  Thought may be just salting them and eating like cottage cheese but wanted to see if anyone has other suggestions?   I have see fried curds but not sure if this is the right type.

What is the best way to use them?  Any good recipes?

Thanks
NCBaker 
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: NCBaker on December 30, 2015, 10:27:44 PM
Quick Update:

Curds sat in the fridge overnight and developed nice acidity.  I drained extra whey and mashed it like cream cheese with some salt.

Few hours later and it is delicious on crackers.  Where is smoked salmon when you need it.

NCBaker
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: awakephd on December 31, 2015, 03:27:06 AM
Sounds like a good outcome!

Where are you in NC?
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: NCBaker on January 03, 2016, 08:50:31 PM
@awakephd

I am in Cary.

Where are you?
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: awakephd on January 04, 2016, 07:46:58 PM
Angier -- a few miles south of Fuquay-Varina.
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: Gregore on January 07, 2016, 06:11:35 AM
I like to add either chili spice or wasabi  then blend it smooth .
Title: Re: What to do with left over curds?
Post by: Revilo on January 07, 2016, 08:31:54 AM
I also get extra curds making camembert and now filled up my larger mould with the excess to make an extra camembert.
I think you could also make a mozzarella kind of cheese if the acidity is high enough.