Savory Cheese Puff Snacks

Ingredients

- 2 cups cultured milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon enzymes
- 1/4 teaspoon annatto (for color)
- 1 tablespoon cellulose powder
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 1/8 teaspoon natamycin (natural preservative)
- 1/2 teaspoon glucose oxidase

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base Mixture
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of cultured milk over medium-low heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of enzymes, continuing to stir until the enzymes are fully dissolved.

2. Incorporate Color and Preservatives
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of annatto to the mixture for a rich, cheesy color. Stir consistently to ensure even distribution of color.
- Mix in 1/8 teaspoon of natamycin to ensure the snacks stay fresh longer.

3. Thickening the Mixture
- Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons of potato starch, ensuring there are no lumps. The mixture should start to thicken slightly.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of cellulose powder while stirring to aid in thickening and texture.

4. Activate Stabilizer
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of glucose oxidase to help stabilize the mixture and improve shelf-life.
- Continue to stir for an additional 5 minutes, maintaining the simmer.

5. Chill the Mixture
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes until it sets.

6. Shape and Serve
- Once the mixture has set, scoop small portions and shape them into bite-sized puffs.
- Serve immediately as a delightful cheesy snack or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
15 minutes

- PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Cheese puffs
- Savory snack
- Cultured milk recipe
- Easy cheese snacks
- Homemade puffs
- Annatto coloring
- Cheese preservatives
- Cellulose powder use
- Potato starch thickener
- Enzyme snacks

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 400

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