🇷🇸 Serbian Cuisine

Kajmak

Serbian Clotted Cream

Prep Time 30 min + aging
Servings 8
Difficulty Hard
Calories 258 kcal

A rich, tangy clotted cream with a buttery texture, aged to develop complex flavors — Serbia's most beloved dairy condiment.

Ingredients

  • 3L full-fat cow or sheep milk
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk to a gentle boil in a wide, shallow pan. Reduce heat to very low.
  2. 2 As the cream rises to the surface, skim it off with a wide spoon and layer it in a ceramic crock.
  3. 3 Repeat the simmering and skimming process 8-10 times over several hours.
  4. 4 Sprinkle each layer lightly with salt.
  5. 5 For young kajmak (mlad kajmak), serve after 1-2 days. For aged (stari kajmak), age 2-4 weeks in a cool place.
  6. 6 Serve at room temperature alongside grilled meats, bread, or as a filling.

Did You Know?

Aged kajmak from the Zlatibor mountain region is so prized that it can cost more per kilogram than premium beef.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/serbian/kajmak/