Recipe: Almond Cheese (Queso de almendras)
This almond cheese ("Queso de almendras") is one of the most representative and lesser known culinary recipes from the State of Aguascalientes, Mexico, so well known for its culinary excellence. Try it with your family and friends.
Queso de almendras ("almond cheese") is one of the most representative and lesser known culinary recipes from the State of Aguascalientes, Mexico, so well known for its culinary excellence. Try it with your family and friends.
Queso de almendras (Almond Cheese Recipe)
(Serves 8)
Ingredients:
1 kg sugar
500 grams of almonds
16 eggs
Powdered cinnamon
Preparation:
With the sugar and a little water make a syrup and mix in the soaked, peeled and well ground almonds. When it is cold, add 16 well beaten egg yolks. Put them back on the fire until they reach a paste consistency. When the mixture is lukewarm, grind it in the blender and shape it into cheese. Moisten with a little syrup and cover with cinnamon powder.
