Kaymak: somewhere between butter and cream cheese
A roll of thick cream with a drizzle of honey on top sounds like music to your ears, and that’s exactly what it is. Have you ever spotted Turkish kaymak?
You could see this Turkish cream as a variation on sour cream. Traditionally, it’s made by first slowly bringing milk to the boil and then letting it simmer gently for two hours. This causes the cream to separate from the whey, allowing you to scoop the cream straight from the pan. The result is cream so thick you can cut it into slices. Wow.
In terms of texture, kaymak falls somewhere between cream cheese and butter—a true dream if you love creamy goodies. With a drizzle of honey, kaymak is eaten as a sweet treat. It’s usually served for breakfast with bread and tea, but it’s also enjoyed as a dessert.
Kaymak can be found at pretty much every Turkish supermarket in the Netherlands. We’re getting on our bikes right away—are you?
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