Mató amb Mel

Transport yourself to the sunny landscapes of Catalonia with this traditional dessert, "Mató amb Mel." A simple yet captivating dish, this fresh cheese paired with luscious honey and crunchy walnuts is perfect for ending any meal on a sweet and sophisticated note.

Ingredients

🥛 1 liter whole milk, Sabe a Gloria
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🍯 Honey
🌰 Walnuts

Instructions

1- Prepare the Milk:

• Pour the "Sabe a Gloria" whole milk into a stainless steel saucepan.
• Place the saucepan over the gas stovetop and warm the milk gently until it begins to steam but not boil.

2- Curdle the Milk:

• Juice half a lemon using a small metal strainer to avoid seeds.
• Add the juice directly to the steaming milk, stirring continuously with a metal spoon.
• Let the milk start to curdle, forming cheese curds, and turn off the heat.
• Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

3- Strain the Curds:

• Set up a straining system using a fine mesh bag or cheesecloth inside a large metal strainer over a glass bowl.
• Pour the curdled milk mixture into the cheesecloth.
• Gather the ends, gently squeeze out whey, and hang the bag to allow excess liquid to drain.

4- Form the Cheese:

• Once drained to your preferred consistency, transfer the mató from the bag onto a serving black slate plate or terracotta bowl.

5- Garnish and Serve:

• Decorate the mató with whole walnut halves.
• Drizzle with honey to the desired sweetness level and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes (plus additional draining time)
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 250 per serving
Proteins: 8g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment:

• Stainless steel saucepan
• Gas stovetop
• Small metal strainer
• Metal stirring spoon
• Clear glass bowl
• Large metal strainer
• Fine mesh bag or cheesecloth
• Serving black slate plate
• Terracotta bowl

Cooking Tips

• Expect the milk to curdle visibly, as this signifies the formation of mató.
• The draining time can be adjusted based on your preference for a drier or wetter cheese.

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Mató amb Mel