Cream Cheese from Scratch

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring full-fat milk to a simmer.
  2. 2Stir in lemon juice.
  3. 3Take it off the heat and let it curdle.
  4. 4Strain the curdled milk through a sieve with a cheesecloth on top.
  5. 5Rinse with cold water.
  6. 6Squeeze out all the excess moisture from the curds.
  7. 7Pop this into a blender.
  8. 8Blend for a couple of minutes until it's smooth.
  9. 9Add in some salt, garlic, or herbs if desired.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • garlic
  • herbs

Equipment

sievecheeseclothblender

Tips

  • Use whole milk for the best results; UHT milk will not work.
  • You can add garlic, herbs, or any other flavors to taste.
  • The homemade cream cheese will store for a few days in the fridge.
  • This recipe yields 200g of cream cheese.
  • This is delicious in a cream cheese icing, or add it into a pasta sauce for extra creaminess, or just spread on a blini and serve with some smoked salmon and dill.