How to Make Homemade Cheese

How to Make Homemade Cheese

Learn how to make cheese with only three ingredients. This simple homemade cheese recipe can be used to make both queso fresco and ricotta cheese.

Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
105 min
Servings
24

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat milk in a large pot until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a large bowl.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir salt into milk; pour through the prepared strainer. Let curds strain for 1 hour. The milk should separate into a white solid part and a yellowish liquid (whey). Discard the whey.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pat cheese into a ball and remove the cheesecloth.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Fresh cheese will usually last about 1 week.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)

98
Calories
5 g
Protein
7 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
65 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/75597/homemade-fresh-cheese/
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