Venezuelan Pan de Jamón–Style Stuffed Christmas Cheese

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Kalamata olives provide a similar flavor profile, while pickles are more budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon offers a leaner option, while pork belly is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg whites

Tofu is a cholesterol-free alternative, while egg whites are a cost-effective substitute.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while sultanas are often more affordable.

Set the Power XL cooker to the warm function at about 140°F (56-57°C).

Add the curd to the cooker.

Dissolve 17 g of salt in the whey and add it to the container with the curd.

Turn on the machine to start mixing and stretching the curd.

Assist the curd stretching process with your hands as it spins.

Cover the curd to maintain temperature and help it melt.

Press the curd down in the container to make it uniform.

Transfer the curd to a tray and press it down to integrate it into a single mass.

Return the curd to the pot with the hot whey to continue melting.

Shape the curd into a rectangle for filling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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