Fresh cream cheese with herbs

Here is a recipe for a truly delicious and versatile fresh cheese that requires very little work and fits perfectly into the modern kitchen. You can use yoghurt, fromage frais, skyr or another cultured dairy product. When you strain it, you get this thick and creamy 'cheese'.

The recipe can be varied endlessly. Add seasonal fresh herbs as you like, give it a kick by adding plenty of garlic, or have it mild by adding a little honey and cream. Fresh cheese can be used in countless dishes and is always served as a fresh side dish on the dining table in the Longhouse.