Homemade Cream Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat five cups of whole milk to a gentle simmer, barely bubbling around the edges, not boiling.
  2. 2Heat five cups of whole milk to a gentle simmer, barely bubbling around the edges, not boiling.
  3. 3Heat five cups of whole milk to a gentle simmer, barely bubbling around the edges, not boiling.
  4. 4Add three tablespoons of vinegar, then the milk splits into curds in seconds.
  5. 5Add three tablespoons of vinegar, then the milk splits into curds in seconds.
  6. 6Add three tablespoons of vinegar, then the milk splits into curds in seconds.
  7. 7Let it sit for five minutes.
  8. 8Let it sit for five minutes.
  9. 9Let it sit for five minutes.
  10. 10Strain it through a cheesecloth.
  11. 11Strain it through a cheesecloth.
  12. 12Strain it through a cheesecloth.
  13. 13Blend the curds with a teaspoon of salt until completely smooth.
  14. 14Blend the curds with a teaspoon of salt until completely smooth.
  15. 15Blend the curds with a teaspoon of salt until completely smooth.
  16. 16You can also add flavoring here if you want to use it.
  17. 17You can also add flavoring here if you want to use it.
  18. 18You can also add flavoring here if you want to use it.
  19. 19Allow to cool in the fridge and enjoy!
  20. 20Allow to cool in the fridge and enjoy!
  21. 21Allow to cool in the fridge and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp vinegar
  • fresh lemon juice
  • fresh lemon juice
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

potcheeseclothmesh strainerblenderfood processor

Tips

  • Let it chill fully before using so it firms up into that perfect spreadable consistency.
  • You can add flavoring here if you want to use it.