Homemade cheese cubes with herbs and black pepper Homemade cheese cubes with black pepper Serves: 6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Resting time: 4 hours Ingredients: 1 liter of whole milk 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of dried herbs (oregano, thyme, basil or a mixture of Provencal herbs) 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper A cheesecloth or a clean tea towel to filter Preparation steps: Continued on the next page

Shape and cut
Place the mixture in a rectangular mold or cheesecloth-lined tray. Press firmly to compact the curds. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Unmold and cut
Once cooled, unmold the cheese and cut into even cubes.

Serve
Arrange the cheese cubes on a plate and serve as an appetizer or as a salad garnish.

Serving Tips:

These black pepper and herb cheese cubes pair perfectly with crackers, olives or dried fruit.

Cooking Tips:

Add a personal touch
You can stir in cumin seeds, crushed nuts or lemon zest for tasty variations.

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