Cheese Cones

In the past, cheese cones were dried in the sun and then used as a rich snack or meal in the fields and vineyards. In some places, they were further preserved in smoke, achieving an even more aromatic flavor.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 180 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cheese, cottage cheese

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, cumin, seeds

  • 2 pinch Salt, table

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, paprika

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, paprika

Steps

  1. Place the curd in a large bowl and crumble it with a fork. Season it with cumin and salt. Add sweet and hot paprika to taste. Knead everything well with your hands and shape the cheese into cones, approximately 6 cm high.

  2. Place the shaped cheese cones in a fruit dryer and dry them for about 3 hours.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 86.7 kcal
  • Fat: 1.79 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.13 g
    • Sugars: 2.91 g
  • Protein: 10.73 g
  • Fiber: 0 g

Advice

Cheese cones are among the most suitable savory snacks for welcoming guests, especially when paired with quality white wines. They can also be dipped in warm milk to enhance their juiciness. Cheese cones can be dried in the sun or near a bread oven, if available.