# Homemade Cream Cheese

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. In a pot, bring a gallon of whole milk to a boil.
2. Turn off the heat and pour in the juice of two to three large lemons (about 12 tablespoons).
3. Stir until it curdles (about one minute).
4. Cover and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth to separate the curds and whey.
6. Let it drain naturally; do not squeeze.
7. Add the curds to a food processor or blender.
8. Add a pinch of salt.
9. Blend until desired consistency is reached.
10. Add whey if needed to achieve a creamier consistency.
11. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

## Equipment

- pot
- whisk
- cheesecloth
- food processor or blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodbyjenn/video/7361597500199062827?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f0a936fc-c196-4bcd-b961-be3faed3eaa5
- Extracted: 2025-01-27

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