Authentic Swedish Cheesecake (Ostkaka) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cube raw milk
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 rennet tablet
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup white sugar

Instructions

1. Create a smooth paste by mixing 1 cup of cold milk with ¾ cup of flour; set the mixture aside.
2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the rennet in water; set aside.
3. Pour the remaining 15 cups of milk into a saucepan. Attach a candy thermometer and heat the milk to a lukewarm temperature, between 98 and 102 degrees F (36 to 39 degrees C). Remove from heat, then incorporate the flour paste and dissolved rennet, stirring frequently until the milk begins to set. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for about 1 hour, or until firm.
4. Gently break up the milk mixture with your hands, being careful to keep the curds intact. Strain to remove most of the whey, discarding it or reserving it for another purpose.
5. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter.
6. In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, and sugar. Stir this mixture into the strained curd. Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading gently to create an even surface.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and continue baking for approximately 30 more minutes, until the top is set and nicely browned. Allow the Ostkaka to cool completely before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

• Calories: 195 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 17 g
• Sodium Content: 40 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 106 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g