Homemade Cream Cheese

30m
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. 2Add three tablespoons of vinegar, then the milk splits into curds in seconds.
  3. 3Let it sit for five minutes.
  4. 4Strain it through a cheesecloth.
  5. 5Blend the curds with a teaspoon of salt until completely smooth.
  6. 6You can also add flavoring here if you want to use it.
  7. 7Allow to cool in the fridge and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp vinegar
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 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.