Homemade Cream Cheese

20m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Start by pouring an entire gallon of whole milk into a pot.
  2. 2Once the milk comes to a boil, turn off the heat.
  3. 3Pour in the juice of two to three large lemons (about 12 tablespoons).
  4. 4Keep stirring until it curdles.
  5. 5Continue to stir for about a minute, then cover and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
  6. 6Strain the mixture into cheesecloth to separate the curds and whey.
  7. 7Let it drain naturally without squeezing.
  8. 8Once the curds have drained and cooled (5-10 minutes), dump everything into the blender.
  9. 9Add a little bit of salt.
  10. 10Blend to your desired texture, adding a little bit of additional whey if needed to make it creamier.
  11. 11Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 2 large lemons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

potwhiskcheeseclothfood processor or blender