Homemade Fresh Cheese Recipe
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Homemade Fresh Cheese

By: SUNFLOWER71  
"This is the simplest recipe that I use to make a version of Mexican 'Queso Fresco' and the same recipe for Homemade Ricotta Cheese."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 pounds of cheese
 

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup white or cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Pour the milk into a large pot, and heat until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), or almost boiling. Stir constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot. When the milk reaches the temperature, remove from the heat, and stir in the vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Line a strainer with cheesecloth, and set over the sink or a large pot or bowl. The milk should separate into a white solid part, and a yellowish liquid (whey). Stir the salt into the milk, then pour through the cloth-lined strainer. Let the curds continue to drain in the strainer for 1 hour. Discard the whey.
  3. After the cheese has finished draining, pat into a ball, and remove from the cheese cloth. Wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Fresh cheese will usually last about a week.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 99 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by MRS. SHOCKLEY 
I can't say anything about these exact directions...but the recipe itself is great. I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Michelle 
Very good- and easier than I thought (considering that I didn't have any cheesecloth!!!) I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by bkowach 
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I live in Korea and am not able to get cottage cheese here.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by Apple Jacks 
A cheese lover at heart, I was so excited when I saw this recipe. Unfortunately, we don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by MHOEFFER 
This was a great recipes for using a bunch of organic milk that I got on sale. We used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Suzanne 
I used this same recipe and really like it as an introduction to cheese-making. After I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Erin A. M. Spharler 
This was really fun! I wasn't crazy about the Cider taste after, but I think with white vin.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by Tina Marie 
I love this recipe! I squeezed the chesse cloth some and let it drain about an hour longer so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by AtHomeMom 
Very easy and it tastes really good too! I just add alittle more salt for taste. MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by Baby Pop 
Super easy. I added fresh cracked black pepper, ground sea salt, fresh chives and minced... MORE

 
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