Homemade Cottage Cheese

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add a half a gallon of milk to a large saucepan.
  2. 2Bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Once the milk starts to boil, add 1/3 cup of white vinegar and mix it in.
  4. 4Turn off the heat.
  5. 5Mix the milk and vinegar for 30 seconds until it instantly starts to separate.
  6. 6Add the lid and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Strain the whey from the curd.
  8. 8Rinse the curd off with cold water.
  9. 9Strain out as much water as you can.
  10. 10Put the curd in a bowl.
  11. 11Add some salt.
  12. 12Add about a quarter cup of heavy whipping cream.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 gallon milk
  • 0.33 cup white vinegar
  • salt
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream

Equipment

large saucepan

Tips

  • You can double the ingredients to make a larger batch.
  • You can use the whey for other recipes.
  • Adjust the amount of heavy whipping cream to your desired creaminess.