Cheese coffee and its features
American cheese coffee is considered one of the most popular. In the USA, this drink is prepared with whipping cheese. As a result, it acquires a consistency that makes it drinkable.
In Europe, a similar drink is prepared a little differently. Here I don’t beat the cheese, but simply crumble it, so the drink is consumed with small pieces of filling, although this culinary tradition may differ depending on the country of preparation.
For example, in Sweden it is served in a special wooden mug. Small cubes of dry cheese are placed at the bottom of the container and then poured with a very hot drink. As a result, the cheese absorbs the aromatic liquid and softens. In this case, the cheese is simply eaten with a spoon, and then the liquid is drunk. If you don’t like the taste of the cheese, you can simply throw it away.
France has its own tradition. Here cheese is usually served with champagne. But no less popular is the method in which slices of cheese are dipped in hot coffee. As a result, it melts slightly at the edges, but remains dense in the middle. So far, this tradition has not become widespread outside of France, although it is quite popular among local residents.
It is worth noting that tea with cheese appeared much earlier than a similar drink with coffee. It was first prepared in Asian countries, and then this tradition gradually migrated to the United States, and from there it spread throughout the world. According to tradition, tea was served cold, with a cap of whipped salty or sweet cheese on top of the cup. The peak of popularity of this drink occurred in 2017-2018. Over time, tea was replaced by coffee and the preparation technology was slightly modified.
Modern American approach?
However, despite the above-described options for cheese coffee, the drink in American traditions is now gaining particular popularity: when whipped sweet and salty homemade cheese, for example, mascarpone, is added to the coffee.
By the way, it all started with tea - one tea-coffee shop in Southern California presented visitors with an unusual tea: cold peach oolong, topped with whipped sweet cheese foam. The tea was called Just Peachy, which translates as “just peach.” The visitors liked the tea so much that it instantly spread across Instagram accounts and became quite famous. Everyone particularly commented on the velvety layer of sweet yet salty house cheese.
Then the owners decided to go further and released cheese coffee, which, unlike its tea brother, has a more bitter-sweet taste with notes of nuts and cocoa. Coffee also quickly became very popular - the owners joke that the well-known American coffee shop Starbucks will soon introduce this coffee to its menu.
The benefits of cheese coffee
For a long time, aromatic and invigorating coffee was considered not the healthiest drink due to addiction and an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. But recent data show that most lovers of this drink are also smokers, so the harm from tobacco was also attributed to coffee.
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Modern scientists no longer consider coffee harmful to the body, but only under certain conditions. Firstly, the drink must be filtered. When cooking in a Turk, a person usually drinks not only the drink itself, but also part of the harmful grounds. Secondly, it is recommended to drink no more than 3 cups of the aromatic drink per day, as it can really have an adverse effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Moderate use:
- Stimulates brain function, improves blood supply to this organ and concentration;
- Due to the natural hormone serotonin, the drink improves mood and helps resist stress;
- The natural product contains many antioxidants that eliminate harmful free radicals;
- Regular but moderate consumption of this drink prevents the development of diabetes, liver disease and senile dementia.
In addition, coffee helps stimulate digestion, prevent the development of asthma and prevent the formation of gallstones.
If we talk about the cheese variety, then when preparing it, about 50 grams of this product are used for each cup. This drink is very high in calories, so you should not drink it several times a day.
At the same time, cheese coffee also has beneficial properties:
- High-quality cheese contains many vitamins and minerals that help normalize metabolism;
- Cheese contains a lot of calcium, so drinking this drink helps strengthen bones and prevents osteoporosis;
- Due to its balanced composition, this drink normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland.
However, it should be borne in mind that adding cheese does not change the properties of coffee in any way, and the benefits of this drink are considered comprehensively, in the form of a combination of the beneficial properties of individual components.
Raf coffee today
Today you can find several versions of the Raf drink. The original recipe was:
- Creme brulee or caramel syrup was first poured into the cup, and then 35 ml of espresso made from Arabica beans;
- the barista heated the 15% cream and mixed it with vanilla sugar, then whipped it into foam;
- the finished coffee was often sprinkled with cinnamon for decoration.
At first it was made by whipping espresso, cream and vanilla sugar. Many people will like the taste of “Raf” because of its delicate aromatic consistency.
Along with Latte and Cappuccino, this drink has a creamy vanilla taste. It will be an ideal option for those who like not very strong milk coffee. For 150 ml of Raf coffee there are 135-140 kcal. Experiments with Raf continue to this day. There are already several varieties of it: with double espresso, with honey, with lavender, with cold cream and whipped.
The coffee base is not always Arabica; you can take Turkish coffee, replace the cream with milk, and replace the vanilla with cane sugar.
Just like Cappuccino and Latte, this drink is most often prepared using espresso from fresh coffee beans. “Raf” differs from “Latte” in that the second type contains only espresso and milk. And the main difference from “Cappuccino” is the foam, which is whipped separately.
A proper Cappuccino should have a contrast: a clear line between the coffee and the thick foam. In Raf coffee, the emphasis is only on the correct milky-vanilla taste, so the espresso is whipped together with milk.
Who is contraindicated for cheese coffee?
If you have certain diseases, you should avoid drinking coffee with cheese and replace it with other drinks. But even a healthy person should not drink more than 3 cups of the aromatic drink per day, since an increased dose of caffeine can cause nervous exhaustion.
First of all, coffee is contraindicated for people with serious heart disease: hypertension, tachycardia and coronary artery disease, since caffeine can disrupt the heart rhythm.
Cheese is not recommended for people with high blood cholesterol, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, ulcers, gastritis and high blood pressure.
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Also, do not forget that coffee has a diuretic effect and, if consumed frequently, flushes vitamins and minerals from the body. Therefore, avid coffee drinkers are advised to reconsider their diet and supplement it with healthy foods.
Coffee with processed cheese and milk (cream)
A drink with a spicy, but at the same time delicate taste. Pairs well with white bread and honey buns. Calorie content can be adjusted by adding milk or cream, or a mixture of both.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 2 teaspoons;
- water – 100 ml;
- cream 10-20% (or milk) – 50 ml;
- processed cheese – 45 g;
- sugar – 1 teaspoon;
- salt - on the tip of the knife.
Recipe
1. Bring milk or cream to a boil, remove from heat and add melted cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely dissolved.
2. Brew coffee (optimally in a Turkish coffee pot, but you can do it in another way).
3. Pour the milk mixture into a serving cup (glass), add coffee, sugar and salt. Mix. Let stand for 1-2 minutes.
How is cheese coffee made?
Coffee with cheese is prepared only from natural raw materials (ground beans). A drink made with instant coffee will not have a characteristic aroma and will be too bitter.
There are no special requirements regarding the type of coffee. Since the taste and smell of cheese interrupts the aroma of the drink, there is no point in using expensive varieties for preparation; inexpensive blended Arabica and Robusta will be quite sufficient.
Some requirements are also put forward for the type of cheese. It is allowed to use hard and processed varieties, but smoked and moldy ones will have to be abandoned. If melted time is used, preference is given to the simplest varieties, without flavorings or flavoring additives.
If desired, the drink is supplemented with sugar, milk or whipped cream, and chocolate or peanut butter melted in milk is added to the cheese. Some coffee lovers prefer not to add cheese directly to the drink, but to drink it with cheese and saltine crackers as a snack.
Those who want to make their own cheese coffee will find several recipes useful, which can be slightly supplemented or changed at will.
Classic cheese coffee
Strong coffee is brewed from 15 grams of roasted ground beans and filtered. 50 grams of cheese are cut into small pieces, placed in a blender bowl and poured with hot coffee. The products are whisked until smooth and immediately poured into a cup. Drink it hot.
Dessert
Heat 20 ml of milk, add 50 grams of chopped processed cheese, 30 grams of chocolate spread and 2 tsp. Sahara. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Add the resulting mass to espresso coffee (80 ml) and mix again, and then immediately pour it into a cup and serve.
Classic coffee with cheese
A French preparation method, the drink is slightly viscous with distinct cheesy notes. An excellent option for breakfast or a light snack.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 15 g;
- hard cheese – 50 g;
- water – 100 ml;
- salt (if the cheese is unsalted) – 1 pinch.
Recipe
1. Brew strong coffee using any method and strain.
2. Cut the cheese into pieces and add to the blender. Pour in hot coffee and add salt.
3. Beat until smooth and pour into a serving cup.
Traditional cheese drink
Let's look at how cheese treats are prepared in France. For this you will need:
- Soft cheese (cream) – 2 small pieces;
- Natural coffee beans – 15 g;
- Water – 90 ml.
Cooking method:
- Place the roasted beans in a coffee grinder.
- Prepare espresso in a Turk and keep it on the fire until it boils for as long as possible.
- Strain the finished drink.
- Pour it hot into a blender, add cheese and mix.
- Pour the finished mixture into beautiful glasses, and the drink is ready!
You will pleasantly surprise your household/guests with the exquisite taste of a seemingly standard delicacy. And a true connoisseur of the drink will be able to experience the real cheese taste in a cup.
History of the drink
Coffee with cheese can rightfully be called a dessert, the roots of which go back to France. It was there that the barista first decided to combine two different products into one dessert. The original recipe used Brie cheese. This variety has a delicate and light consistency, with a pronounced milky taste.
This cheese was chosen for the cheese coffee recipe on the advice of residents of the Ile de France region. Because this cheese was popular there. It was dipped in coffee during breakfast, and then the idea of completely combining the two ingredients came up.
What coffee is ideal for a Lapland coffee recipe?
In order to choose the perfect Vietnamese coffee for your Lapland coffee recipe, you need to remember that the better the taste of pure black coffee, the more ideal it is for the Lapland coffee recipe. Therefore, among our large selection of Vietnamese coffee, we can recommend:
- thick and gently bitter Vietnamese ground coffee Me Trang - Ocean blue or Trung Nguyen coffee - S;
- rich coffee beans Dat Saigon – Culi or invigorating coffee HanCoffee – Standard Robusta;
- instant coffee Saigon – Gold without additives or strong instant coffee Trung Nguyen G7 – Pure Black.
Another main feature of the Lapland coffee recipe is that the rich taste of black coffee in combination with cheese will acquire softness and natural sweetness. And if everything is more or less clear with the choice of coffee, then what about cheese?
Price in cafe
In “Shokoladnitsa” and “Coffee Bean” varieties of raf coffee cost about 290 rubles, in the family cafe “4 cheeses” - 280 rubles. In the regions prices are often lower. Therefore, a serving of Russian coffee can be purchased from 170 rubles and even cheaper. You should check with the bartender about the presence of raffe cheese on the menu, since not all establishments serve this drink.
The popularity of the product explains the fact that baristas often conduct master classes on its production. The cost of participation is about 200 rubles.
Asian roots?
Some argue that cheese coffee was born in Vietnam back in 1946: one day, the owner of one of the coffee shops in Hanoi, due to the lack of fresh milk, came up with the idea of serving coffee with foam consisting of eggs. To be more precise, it consisted of: yolk, butter, coffee powder, condensed milk, cheese and one more secret ingredient that is kept secret. All these ingredients were whipped into a strong foam and served along with hot or cold coffee. We even know the name of the coffee shop that is still run by the author of this recipe - Nguyen Van Dao. As you can see, this is exactly the case when temporary difficulties create an ingenious solution!
This type of coffee is served in many Vietnamese coffee shops and is very popular among tourists and the residents themselves.
Regular recipe
A small piece of cheese is thrown into the prepared coffee.
The contents are mixed and given time for the slice to melt. First they drink the liquid and then consume the rest, but many people like to do the opposite. The milk product is filled with the gentle smell of coffee, and the drink becomes buttery and nutritious.
According to professionals, brie cheese, a classic French recipe, is better combined with coffee than other varieties.
Weekend recipe
Useful:
- 8 g ground grains,
- cream - 50 ml,
- chilled water - 100 ml,
- sugar - half a tsp,
- salt - a pinch,
- processed cheese - 40 g.
Ground coffee is poured into the Turk and salt is added. Simmer over low heat until a fluffy foam appears. To make the drink more saturated, the process is repeated 3 times. To quickly settle the grounds, add a tsp to the drink. cool water. The cream is brought to a boil, combined with cream cheese and sugar. Pour coffee into the resulting cocktail and beat with a mixer. A slight bitterness and soft aftertaste gives an unforgettable pleasure, so the drink must be firmly brewed. The same method is used to make coffee with milk and cheese.
With brie
Now let's look at simpler recipes. French brie cheese also has good melting potential. It does not fall apart in pieces, does not gather in lumps, but simply dissolves in a hot liquid. Coffee with brie cheese is very easy to make. No mixer, cream or milk needed. If you love black coffee, then this recipe will be a real find for you.
Brew the drink as described at the beginning of the article. If you like sweet coffee, sugar should be added to the cezve immediately. Let the drink brew for a while. Wait for the grounds to settle. Place a piece or two of brie cheese in the bottom of the cup. Pour in hot coffee. Stir with a spoon. Ready! The drink will have a delicious cheesy flavor. The color of the black coffee will lighten, but not by much. A surprise awaits you at the bottom of the cup you drink. There will be leftover cheese, soft and with a coffee taste. We eat it with a spoon.
Raf Cheese (Raf Cheese or Cheese Raf)
One of the variations of the classic Raf coffee, a hit in Russian coffee shops over the past few years. Traditionally prepared with espresso.
Ingredients:
- espresso – 30 ml;
- milk – 50 ml;
- processed cheese – 10 g.
Recipe
1. Brew espresso.
2. Add milk, cream cheese and coffee to the blender. Beat for 10-15 seconds.
3. Pour the mixture into a pitcher (another container in which it is convenient to froth milk).
4. Beat the mixture in a coffee machine steamer or in another way (preheat to 60 degrees), the volume of liquid should increase by 1.5 times.
5. Pour the drink into a glass or cup for serving. You can decorate with a skewer with a piece of hard cheese.
