Homemade cream cheese

Making homemade cream cheese is a delicious and healthier option than industrialized products.

Homemade cream cheese

Recipe by caion
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

See how to make your Homemade Cream Cheese delicious and creamy with the ingredients and step-by-step instructions below.

Ingredients

  • 1 liter of whole milk

  • 1 cup of cream

  • 1 tablespoon of butter

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

  • In a pan, add the milk and heat over medium heat until it almost boils. 
    Do not let it boil completely.
  • Turn off the heat and add the white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk. 
    Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. 
    This will curdle the milk and form curds.
  • After the resting time, the milk should have curdled, forming small lumps. 
    If necessary, add more vinegar or lemon juice and stir until the curds are completely formed.
  • Place a thin cloth or muslin over a large bowl and pour the contents of the pan onto the cloth. 
    The whey will drain, leaving the curd clumps on the cloth.
  • Join the ends of the cloth and make a package. 
    Hang the packet over the bowl to drain the remaining whey for another 1-2 hours.
  • After draining well, transfer the curd lumps to a food processor. 
    Add the cream, butter and salt. 
    Process until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous consistency.
  • Transfer the homemade cream cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate. 
    Let it cool before consuming.


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