Friendship Dairies originated over 95 years ago in the small town of Friendship, located in upstate NY, where its founder first crafted an old world-style cheese called farmer cheese. In Poland, this type of cheese is known as White Cheese, Twarog or Bialy Ser and is commonly used as a filling for blintzes. In its early days of production, this all-natural cheese was produced all week long then transported by railway to be sold on the streets of New York City.
Today the hands-on approach and old-world flavor are the same. Friendship farmer cheese is made by pressing the curd until almost all of the liquid is eliminated. It has a mild taste and moist texture, and yet is dry enough to be sliced. And if you have an aversion to lactose, it only has 0.5% per serving, so it’s a nice way to enjoy dairy when you’re on a restricted diet. All-natural and low in fat, it makes a great substitute for ricotta cheese, or try it in blintzes and salads.
Product Characteristics
This farmer cheese is essentially cottage cheese that has been pressed to remove water. It has a firmer texture than cottage cheese because of the lower moisture content and is cut into curds, drained, and pressed, creating a drier texture. The consistency is a drier, denser form of cottage cheese with a distinctive, tangy flavor that adds richness to all of your favorite dishes.
It has a mild taste and moist texture, yet is dry enough to be sliced. It is similar to ricotta, though drier and firmer. It has a bit more tang than ricotta but is fresh, sweet, and mild. While it will heat and become softer, it remains crumbly and does not melt, which makes it a good option for frying.
Nutritional Information
- 35 calories per 1 oz serving
- 2.5g total fat per serving
- 1.5g saturated fat per serving
- 10mg cholesterol per serving
- 110mg sodium per serving
- 0g total carbohydrates
- 0g sugars
- 4g protein per serving
- Less than 0.5% lactose
- Gluten free
- All natural
Ingredients
Cultured Lowfat Milk, Salt
Contains: milk
Storage Instructions
Store in refrigerator at 35-40°F (1.7-4.4°C). May be frozen up to 3 months. Keep refrigerated – Perishable.
Serving Suggestions
Serve sliced or grated. Can be used as a substitute for ricotta cheese in recipes or in blintzes and salads. Farmer cheese is a protein and calcium-rich choice when made with quality milk.
Culinary Uses
This versatile cheese works wonderfully in both sweet and savory applications. Use it to stuff pasta shells, lend oomph to salads, dollop on a white pizza, spread on pancakes, fill cheese blintz, or any other manner in which you’d use a lusciously soft, fresh, subtly flavored cheese. Our cheese can act like ricotta and similar types of cheese in recipes whether you want to make a lasagna or pasta salad.
It’s perfect to pair with whole grain or gluten-free toasts and bagels for more stable blood sugar levels and healthier digestion. You can also mix in fresh or dried herbs like chives, dill, or parsley for a savory flavor, or add spices such as paprika, garlic powder, or black pepper. For a sweet twist, mix in a small amount of honey or dried fruit.
Package Details
This product comes in a 3 lb loaf, providing approximately 48 servings based on the 1 oz serving size. The larger format is ideal for families, food service operations, or for those who use farmer cheese regularly in their cooking and baking.
Certifications
Certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Meets the special carbohydrate diet guidelines.
