Syrek(Slovak Easter Cheese)
Syrek is a traditional Slovak Easter cheese made from milk and eggs, resulting in a delicate, creamy treat flavored with vanilla and decorated for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour milk into a saucepan and break eggs into the milk, ensuring each yolk is broken.
- Add salt, sugar, and vanilla to the mixture and stir well.
- Do not cook over direct flame, as this mixture can scorch easily.
- Use a double boiler with low heat and stir frequently.
- Cook slowly until the mixture resembles scrambled eggs.
- Pour the mixture into cheesecloth and tie it tightly.
- Hang and drain for about 1 hour. Gently squeeze to remove excess liquid, then hang for about 3 hours.
- Remove cheese from the cloth and refrigerate until cooled.
- Decorate with cloves or pepper balls before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
301
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).