Homemade Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat to 185°F (85°C), or until steaming and forming small bubbles around the edges. Do not boil.
  2. 2Pour milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat to 185°F (85°C), or until steaming and forming small bubbles around the edges. Do not boil.
  3. 3Pour milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat to 185°F (85°C), or until steaming and forming small bubbles around the edges. Do not boil.
  4. 4Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or vinegar.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or vinegar.
  6. 6Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or vinegar.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds separate from whey.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds separate from whey.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds separate from whey.
  10. 10Line a strainer with cheesecloth, place it over a bowl, and pour the mixture into the strainer to separate the curds and whey.
  11. 11Line a strainer with cheesecloth, place it over a bowl, and pour the mixture into the strainer to separate the curds and whey.
  12. 12Line a strainer with cheesecloth, place it over a bowl, and pour the mixture into the strainer to separate the curds and whey.
  13. 13Add salt and any desired herbs or spices to the curds; mix gently.
  14. 14Add salt and any desired herbs or spices to the curds; mix gently.
  15. 15Add salt and any desired herbs or spices to the curds; mix gently.
  16. 16For firmer cheese, gather the cheesecloth corners, twist to form a ball and gently press to squeeze out more whey.
  17. 17For firmer cheese, gather the cheesecloth corners, twist to form a ball and gently press to squeeze out more whey.
  18. 18For firmer cheese, gather the cheesecloth corners, twist to form a ball and gently press to squeeze out more whey.
  19. 19Your fresh cheese is ready to eat or store in the refrigerator for a few days
  20. 20Your fresh cheese is ready to eat or store in the refrigerator for a few days
  21. 21Your fresh cheese is ready to eat or store in the refrigerator for a few days

Ingredients

  • 1 liter whole milk (you can use pasteurized milk, but avoid ultra-pasteurized)
  • 1 liter whole milk (you can use pasteurized milk, but avoid ultra-pasteurized)
  • 1 liter whole milk (you can use pasteurized milk, but avoid ultra-pasteurized)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0 herbs or spices (optional), such as chives, garlic powder, or black pepper for flavoring
  • 0 herbs or spices (optional), such as chives, garlic powder, or black pepper for flavoring
  • 0 herbs or spices (optional), such as chives, garlic powder, or black pepper for flavoring

Equipment

saucepanspoonstrainercheesecloth or clean kitchen towelthermometer (optional)

Tips

  • Use a thermometer to monitor milk temperature; don't let it boil.
  • Adjust salt and herbs/spices to taste.
  • For firmer cheese, press the cheesecloth-wrapped curds to remove more whey.
  • Homemade cheese does not contain preservatives; use within a few days of making it