What You Need to Know
Combining cheese, sugar, and honey to create a stable emulsion through the formation of lipoproteins. This process involves the manipulation of fatty acid chains and protein structures to create a smooth, creamy texture.
Sardinian seada cream is unique in that it requires a specific ratio of cheese to sugar and a gentle heating process to achieve the desired texture and stability.
Key Parameters
Temperature
25°C
20°C - 30°C
Time
20 minutes
10 minutes - 30 minutes
Equipment
Hand mixerWhiskSaucepanMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoons
Steps
- 1.
Seadas (Sardinia): Forms the creamy filling for traditional fried pastries
- 2.
Dolci al formaggio (Corsica): Base for baked cheese desserts with chestnut flour
- 3.
Melopita (Greece): Modified version used in honey cheesecakes
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification