Curd Cheese

Curd cheese is a type of fresh cheese with a characteristic grainy, lumpy texture, known in Czech as hrudkovitý tvaroh. It is made from skimmed or full-fat cow's milk by curdling and draining the whey. Unlike smooth quark, its more pronounced texture makes it ideal for baked cakes, cheesecakes, casseroles and fillings. Thanks to its high protein content, it is also popular in sports nutrition. The flavour is mildly tangy and refreshing. It can be seasoned with herbs and used as a spread, or added to salads. It also works well in savoury dishes such as stuffed pancakes or cheese dumplings.