Honey Mint Scented Cheese

Lodge at Sedona - A Luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn
125 Kallof Place
Sedona, AZ 86336

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Side Dishes

Executive Chef: Dale M. Swann

Ingredients:

2 cups  whole milk
2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 sprig of fresh mint
1 teaspoon honey

Method:
In a  2quart sauce pan, put the milk, half and half , mint and salt. Over medium  high heat, slowly bring the milk to a slow simmer.

Using a thermometer heat the milk until it reaches 200 degrees.

Add the vinegar to the milk and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the sprig of mint
After the milk has cooled, strain using cheesecloth and a mesh strainer. Once the cheese has started to strain add the teaspoon of honey.

Let the cheese strain in the refrigerator for an hour.
Twist the cheese cloth into a ball and let it strain for another 15 minutes.

Remove the cheese from the cheesecloth   and place into a separate container.

Garnish and Presentation:

Place the cheese on a small platter and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with sourdough bread and  extra virgin olive oil with garlic. 

It also goes well with grilled asparagus and tomatoes.