Chef John’s Homemade Cheese

Description Usually making something like fresh cheese at home is done because it’s higher quality, and much cheaper. This recipe for fromage blanc, or farmer’s cheese, flies in the face of that conventional culinary wisdom. So why bother? Because, for any self-respecting foodie, making a batch of homemade cheese is definitely on the culinary ‘bucket … Read more

Chef John’s Cheesy Crackers

Description These crunchy, crispy crackers have a big, bold cheese flavor. They’re vastly superior to anything you can get at the store. You can change up the cheeses and the spices. It’s really a fun thing to play around with. Ingredients ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature ¾ cup lightly … Read more

Chef John’s Cheesecake Flan

Description A cheesecake-like custard bakes over a layer of caramel in my attempt at making flan that tastes like cheesecake. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, I ended up with a flan-flavored cheesecake instead, thanks to the power of caramelized sugar. Careful, that thin layer of caramel can be overpowering. Whether or not you make a … Read more