What do you do with basket cheese?

What do you do with basket cheese?

“It’s used more as an ingredient.” Some eat basket cheese right out of the slotted container, on top of crackers or good crusty bread, perhaps with a little honey, jam or fruit to sweeten things up, or with a generous drizzle of good-quality olive oil, sprinkle of salt and grind of black pepper.

What can I use instead of basket cheese?

A good substitute for basket cheese is Greek feta or a ricotta salata (salted ricotta). These cheeses add a nice softness and flavor to the pizza rustica.

Does pizza rustica have to be refrigerated?

Make-Ahead Tip: The pizza rustica can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Gently rewarm slices in the microwave or oven.

Is basket ricotta the same as basket cheese?

Basket Molded Ricotta is a whole milk, unsalted ricotta made by Lakin’s Gorges Cheese. It is a fresh cheese that gets its name for the basket in which it is moulded. Creamy, sweet, this ricotta has a sliceable firm texture but is also soft enough to be blended with other ingredients.

Can basket cheese be frozen?

As for freezing, it will change the texture so I would probably not recommend it. If you are cooking with it, it might be ok but it will be more crumbly than creamy when thawed. I would probably recommend against freezing it, since it is such a specialty item.

What is queso canasta?

Queso panela (panela cheese) is a white, fresh and smooth Mexican cheese of pasteurized cow’s milk. It is also known as queso canasta or queso de la canasta. It is served most often as part of appetizer dishes such as nopal salads or quesadillas. It is derived from the Greek word for basket cheese.

Is basket Ricotta the same as basket cheese?

How long does pizza rustica last in fridge?

Once cooled, pizza rustica will last for about four or five days in your fridge in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic.

How do you heat up pizza rustica?

The pizza rustica may be baked in advance, wrapped tightly in plastic, and stored in the refrigerator for 1 day, or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat it, uncovered, in a moderate oven (350° F) until completely warmed through.