Cirek (Easter Cheese), Appetizers for Easter

This is a traditional Czechoslovakian Easter food.

Ingredients:

13 eggs 1 quart milk 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt

Method:

Beat eggs lightly so all yolks are broken. Cook in double boiler until it forms like cheese and liquid separates. Drain well in cheesecloth. Tie to form a ball. Hang the ball for several hours until well drained.

When quite dry, brush with egg yolk mixed with a little milk. Brown in oven for a short time. Keep refrigerated.

For serving, slice thin and serve cold. Tastes very good with ground cooked beets and horseradish mixed together.