Homemade Cream Cheese
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating your very own homemade cream cheese with just two simple ingredients: whole milk and lemon juice. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the easy process, from curdling the milk to blending it into a creamy and flavorful cheese. Customize your cream cheese with optional additions like salt, spices, or herbs for a personalized touch. Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade delight, perfect for spreading on bagels, sandwiches, or incorporating into your favorite recipes.
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serving10
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minutes300
kcal10
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Ingredients
1500 ml Whole Milk
30 g Lemon Juice
- Optional
Salt
Spices and herbs of your choice
Recipe directions
- Place a saucepan over the heat and add the milk. Wait for the milk to warm up and begin to steam.
- Then, gradually pour in the lemon juice and stir with a spoon. Turn off the heat.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the milk to curdle.
- Transfer the mixture to a sieve with a bowl underneath or to a cheesecloth-lined strainer to drain for about 15 minutes. Do not discard the liquid (whey) for now.
- Transfer the cheese to a blender and add a pinch of salt. Blend the cheese.
- Then add 2 tbsp of whey to the cheese and blend, checking the texture. Add more whey according to the desired creaminess of the cheese.
- Finally, you can add any spice or herb you like to give the cheese the aroma and flavor you desire (e.g., paprika, thyme, etc.).
Recipe video
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Calories934
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
50.6g
77%
- Saturated Fat 29g 145%
- Cholesterol 156mg 52%
- Sodium 2948mg 123%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 2226mg 64%
- Total Carbohydrate
70.4g
24%
- Sugars 81.9g
- Protein 50.1g 100%
- Calcium 135%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.