Requesón (Spanish Custard Cheese)

Origin: Castile, Spain

Source: Anonymous, 1921

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk, cornstarch, egg yolks, and lemon zest in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly without stopping, until the mixture is quite thick and custard-like.
  3. Remove from heat and pour into a mold.
  4. Run the tip of a knife all around the inside edge of the mold to loosen it, allowing the requesón to release cleanly when turned out.

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