Requeijão Cremoso (Brazilian Cream Cheese Spread)

Yummmm! Just the thought of it makes my mouth water. If you’ve never given it a taste, you’ve just got to try it. You can make it in the convenience of your own home with only 5 ingredients from your pantry and fridge!

How to Make the Best Requeijão Cremoso (Brazilian Cream Cheese Spread)

Prep time

8 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

18 mins

A white, mild, creamy cheese spread that is similar in both taste and texture to store-bought requeijão cremoso.

Author: Denise Browning

Recipe type: Breakfast/Brunch

Cuisine: Brazilian

Serves: 2 cups

Ingredients

2 liters (about 2 qt.) reduced fat milk (2% milkfat), plus 1¼ cup warm milk

4 Tablespoons white vinegar

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 2 liters/quarts of milk to a boil over high heat. Then, turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Once curds form, ladle the content of the pan into a strainer placed over a large bowl, wash curds well with running water (to eliminate vinegar sour taste) and press down on the strained curds with a spoon to eliminate any excess liquid. Only curds should be left in the strainer.

In a blender, blend together curds, butter, salt, cheese, and 1¼ cup of warm milk for about 2 to 3 minutes on high speed or until mixture is very creamy and smooth. NOTE: For a softer consistency, add a bit more milk.

Carefully pour the requeijão cremoso into sterilized and dried glass jar(s) or container(s) with tight lid(s). Store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before using as a spread for toast.

NOTE: Both the taste and texture of this homemade requeijão are similar to the one sold under the brand Tirolez.

Notes

STORAGE: Requeijão can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 8 days. It can be used in pastas such as macarronada or Brazilian Mac and Cheese, in stews, baked rice (arroz de forno) as a substiture for mornay, in casseroles as one of the layers of cheese, etc.

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