Homemade Cream Cheese

52 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a heavy bottom pot, add 4 cups of whole milk.
  2. 2In a heavy bottom pot, add 4 cups of whole milk.
  3. 3In a heavy bottom pot, add 4 cups of whole milk.
  4. 4Using a thermometer, heat the milk slowly to 190°F.
  5. 5Using a thermometer, heat the milk slowly to 190°F.
  6. 6Using a thermometer, heat the milk slowly to 190°F.
  7. 7Once the milk reaches 190°F, remove from heat.
  8. 8Once the milk reaches 190°F, remove from heat.
  9. 9Once the milk reaches 190°F, remove from heat.
  10. 10Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  11. 11Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  12. 12Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  13. 13Stir immediately with a wooden spoon until the curds separate from the whey.
  14. 14Stir immediately with a wooden spoon until the curds separate from the whey.
  15. 15Stir immediately with a wooden spoon until the curds separate from the whey.
  16. 16If the curds don't separate immediately, add more lemon juice.
  17. 17If the curds don't separate immediately, add more lemon juice.
  18. 18If the curds don't separate immediately, add more lemon juice.
  19. 19Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to cool.
  20. 20Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to cool.
  21. 21Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to cool.
  22. 22Line a colander with a clean kitchen towel and place it over a bowl.
  23. 23Line a colander with a clean kitchen towel and place it over a bowl.
  24. 24Line a colander with a clean kitchen towel and place it over a bowl.
  25. 25Pour the cream cheese mixture into the lined colander to drain.
  26. 26Pour the cream cheese mixture into the lined colander to drain.
  27. 27Pour the cream cheese mixture into the lined colander to drain.
  28. 28Once drained, gather the corners of the towel and squeeze out excess whey.
  29. 29Once drained, gather the corners of the towel and squeeze out excess whey.
  30. 30Once drained, gather the corners of the towel and squeeze out excess whey.
  31. 31Place the drained cream cheese in a blender cup.
  32. 32Place the drained cream cheese in a blender cup.
  33. 33Place the drained cream cheese in a blender cup.
  34. 34Add about half a teaspoon of salt.
  35. 35Add about half a teaspoon of salt.
  36. 36Add about half a teaspoon of salt.
  37. 37Blend for about 3 minutes.
  38. 38Blend for about 3 minutes.
  39. 39Blend for about 3 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Equipment

heavy bottom potthermometerwooden spooncolanderclean kitchen towelsingle blender attachmentknife