Rutga (Easter Cheese)

Part of my family's Easter tradition is Rutga aka Citek aka Easter Cheese aka Rubber Cheese.  While this is not cheese at all, but rather a combination of milk and eggs, it is my favorite part of the meal.

Step 1: Beat 6 eggs with 2 cups of milk and salt to taste.  

Put in a pot over medium heat and start stirring.  

Do not leave this mixture unattended as it will burn when you least expect

 

Step 2: Continue stirring.  You will start to get some lumpy looking "curds"which means you are going in the right direction.

Step 3: Keep stirring.  Your mixture will get thicker and lumpier.

Step 4: You guessed it, stir some more!  You mixture should look something like this at which point turn off the heat.

Step 5: Place cheesecloth (I like to use 2 layers thick), in a mesh strainer

Step 6: Pour your lumpy eggy mixture into the strainer and let the moisture drain out.

Step 7: Tie up your cheesecloth and suspend it into a container.  This will help catch any additional moisture that drains out.  Place this in your refrigerator overnight.

Step 8: Remove the cheesecloth, cut into cubes, and serve!

If you want to add an extra little kick take some whole red beets and grate them, add horseradish to taste and serve along with the Rutga.