The best curd cheeses for 2020

Curd cheese is a versatile delicacy that goes well with various snacks and sweet desserts. The product harmoniously complements the taste of red fish, and is also an excellent base for a cream intended for cakes and pastries. Moreover, curd cheese is a great, tasty and healthy start to the day. However, you can enjoy all the benefits of this dish only if it meets all the quality characteristics. The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared a rating of the best curd cheeses for 2020.

What it is

Curd cheese is made on the basis of fat milk or cream with the use of sourdough and sometimes salt. Also, other ingredients can be added to the composition, for example, Provencal herbs. The best option would be a natural product without harmful preservatives, flavors, various additives called "E". This is especially true for cheeses used for confectionery purposes. A properly manufactured product has a soft, delicate, uniform consistency. There are no lumps and other inclusions, the exception is cheese with herbs. Also, the product can be sold in portioned pieces, most often it is used for sandwiches.

A similar product may have a category: cream cheese. Such a product has a higher fat content and a softer and softer texture. This category is divided into three types:

• Riccota is a delicious low-calorie cheese. Differs in softness and tenderness. Such a product will be the perfect base for a light dessert. For its preparation, whey is used, the taste is neutral, slightly sweetish.
• Philadelphia - so called because of the American brand that makes cream cheese. For preparation use: milk, milk fat, starter culture, whey and whey protein in high concentration. This composition guarantees a soft consistency and a pronounced creamy taste.
• Mascarpone is the most popular type of cheese used for cheesecake or tiramisu. The consistency of the product is delicate and airy, the taste is creamy with sweetish notes.

Advice! When buying curd cheese, carefully read its name, composition and labels on the packaging. The composition must be natural, and the product description must not contain the “cheese product” label. A product with such a designation contains a milk fat substitute and, accordingly, cannot be called cheese.

Also, do not neglect to check the packaging in which the goods are located. Its integrity should not be violated in any case. Otherwise, the buyer runs the risk of running into a spoiled product that is hazardous to health.

With your own hands

Such a good quality delicacy is relatively expensive, so we suggest trying to make curd cheese at home. The great advantage of such a product will be its complete naturalness.

Mascarpone

Ingredients:

• 400 g sour cream with a fat content of at least 20%;
• 280 g natural yoghurt without additives;
• 1 tsp lemon juice;
• salt to taste;

Preparation:

1. Combine sour cream and yogurt in a large bowl.To stir thoroughly.
2. Add a little salt. You can try the workpiece according to your taste.
3. To enhance the taste of the treat, add lemon juice. However, for lovers of neutral bland taste, adding lemon is not necessary.
4. Stir the mixture thoroughly by hand. You do not need to use a mixer.
5. Place a colander in a large container, cover it with gauze folded 4 times. A cotton towel can be used instead of gauze. The edges of the fabric should hang down.
6. Pour the workpiece into a colander, wrap it tightly with the edges of gauze. Place a saucer or any convenient stand on top of the fabric with the mixture.
7. Place the load on the stand. A bottle with one liter of water can act as a load.
8. Put the workpiece together with the load in the refrigerator for 12 hours. During this period, the whey will drain into the bowl, which can be used for culinary purposes. For example, bake pancakes.
9. Remove the gauze after 12 hours. In the colander, you can see a delicate soft creamy mass. This is mascarpone, which is completely ready-to-use and eatable.

Rating of the best curd cheeses for 2020

With additives

Hochland Almette with herbs

This product is highly appreciated by gourmets. He is the confident winner of many ratings and tests. The product is completely natural based on whey and cottage cheese. Also to enhance the flavor, the list of ingredients includes fresh herbs and a small amount of natural flavors.

The appearance of the packaging is very original and distinctive. It resembles a bucket or barrel. The structure of the cheese is tender and airy, the product is easy to spread on bread, there are no lumps and irregular inclusions. The aroma is attractive and appetizing.

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The average cost is 100 Russian rubles per 100 g.

Danville Creamy with Tomato and Chili

The assortment of this brand is high, but the most popular option remains an unusual cheese, whose delicate structure is set off by hot hot pepper. The taste of the product is creamy with hints of tomatoes and peppercorns. This delicacy is perfect for sandwiches or for a pita roll. The composition is completely natural, it contains curd cheese, tomato puree and natural red pepper. Also as a binder additive there is starch, a little salt and spices to enhance the taste and aroma. But there are no synthetic additives here, which significantly increases the value of the treat.

The appearance of the product is appetizing. It is difficult not to notice pieces of tomatoes in the curd mass.

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The average cost is 70 Russian rubles per 100 g.

Hochland Almette with porcini mushrooms

And one more representative of the above brand. This product will be the perfect start to the day or a great snack for an afternoon snack. The delicacy is made from completely natural ingredients, with delicate cottage cheese as a base. There is also an additive in the form of real pieces of champignons, seasoned with spices and salt.

The consistency of the delicacy is thick, it spreads easily and does not spread. That is why sandwiches with such cheese can be safely taken on a long trip. The taste is creamy with a pronounced mushroom taste. The texture is soft, melting in the mouth, without heterogeneous impurities and inclusions.

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The average cost is 100 Russian rubles for 150 g.

Auchan for garlic and herb sandwiches

If you want to pamper yourself with a delicious dish, but at the same time save money without harming your health, then this option will be the best choice.

The composition of the cheese is natural, heavy cream, cow's milk protein, salt, garlic and herbs are used for its preparation. However, it should be noted that salt in the product is present in abundance, which not all gourmets will like. Firstly, not all cheese connoisseurs prefer this taste. Secondly, excess salt is harmful to health, in particular, it can provoke edema. But those buyers who are afraid of the smell of garlic can safely purchase this product - the taste and smell of this vegetable is minimal.

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The average cost is 50 Russian rubles per 150 g.

Cheese rich with figs

For lovers of unusual taste, the choice of this product will be a great find. The curd cheese with exotic fruit pieces is in a plastic container, protected with foil for added safety. The product is more like processed cheese, its flavor is rich and full. First of all, there are notes of figs, mixed with a delicate creamy aftertaste. The composition contains cottage cheese, natural flavors. There are also thickeners and preservatives, which somewhat reduce the value of the product.

A big plus will be the low calorie content of the delicacy, this is an ideal snack for those who love sweets and preserve their figure.

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The average cost is 60 Russian rubles for 170 g.

Bonfesto Mascarpone Tiramisu

For several years now, the Belarusian Dairy Plant has been producing quality products, including natural cheeses. This brand is in demand among professional pastry chefs.

The cheese presented in the selection has a pleasant airy cream texture. Light coffee aroma will add originality to the taste. Such cheese will be an excellent base for a cake, it can be combined with berries and fruits, or you can simply eat it as a light dessert. The composition of the product is natural, the convenient packaging has a beautiful design. The consistency of mascarpone is thick and stable, so it can be used with confidence in any pastry baked goods.

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The average cost is 180 Russian rubles for 250 g.

Creamy

Hochland Creamy

A worthy product is made on the basis of milk, cream, salt and sourdough. The packaging is a jar protected with foil. If you remove the lid and foil, you will notice separated serum inside, which is not evidence of product spoilage. On the contrary, this fact speaks of the naturalness of the delicacy.

The taste of the cheese is somewhat specific - sour-curd, it is set off by a small amount of salt, which makes it possible to use cheese on sandwiches, pita bread, as well as for making a cake. The consistency of the product is thick, it is easy to spread or whip if necessary.

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The average cost is 76 Russian rubles for 140 g.

Bonfesto Ricotta

A universal and extremely useful product of Belarusian production will delight gourmets with its versatility. It can be used to prepare low-calorie desserts, soups and main courses for those who need to replenish energy reserves in the body. You can also add cheese to salads, and, if desired, use it on sandwiches or as a separate easy snack.The consistency of the delicacy is thick, the taste is neutral with a slight aftertaste of sweetness and sourness.

Ricotta perfectly whips into a cream, keeps its shape.

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The average cost is 80 Russian rubles for 250 g.

Valio Loose Curd Cheese

Safe, low-calorie product. It contains skim milk, cream, salt and sourdough. There is also a preservative available, but it is safe and acceptable in all countries.

The texture of the delicacy is unusual - crumbly curd mass in the form of grains. The low fat content guarantees high product benefits for those gourmets who are prohibited from consuming fatty dairy products. The taste is moderately salty with a pronounced creamy aftertaste.

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The average cost is 65 Russian rubles per 200 g.

Arla natura

The product is originally from Denmark. For its preparation, cream, 0% fat milk, salt and traditional sourdough were used. The long shelf life may confuse buyers, however, a number of expert checks did not reveal preservatives in the cheese, therefore, a long shelf life is ensured due to the peculiarities of the factory packaging.

The taste of the product is neutral, salt is felt in it, but in very small quantities. A pleasant milky aroma. The texture is delicate, creamy, the thickness allows you to spread cheese on bread.

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The average cost is 300 Russian rubles for 400 g.

Every Day Creamy

The most demanded budget option. Let the buyer not be intimidated by the low cost of the product, the manufacturer saved on packaging, and not on the quality of the cheese itself.

The product is made from cottage cheese, butter, salt and lemon juice. The composition contains unnatural additives, but only approved for use. Butter significantly increases the percentage of fat and calorie content, but gives a rich creamy taste to the delicacy. The thickness of the cheese also increases. Most buyers praise the delicate taste and are happy to re-purchase the cheese. An inconvenient lid in the form of a piece of foil is a significant disadvantage, since it will not allow the cheese to be tightly sealed without ensuring correct storage.

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The average cost is 30 Russian rubles per 100 g.

Schonfeld

And the German cream cheese completes our rating. The great advantage of the dish is its low price, which is successfully combined with a high level of quality.

The product is made from cream, cottage cheese and butter. This combination gives a delicate taste, thick consistency and nutritional value. But this increases the fat content and calorie content of the product. It is worth noting that the manufacturer mixed the ingredients in the ideal proportion, which reduced the final fat percentage to 65%.

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The average price is 100 Russian rubles for 140 g.

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