Description
Learn how to make your own farm cheese at home with just a few simple ingredients. This fresh and creamy cheese is perfect for spreading on toast, adding to salads, or using in various recipes. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll have delicious farm cheese ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 gallon whole milk (preferably not ultra-pasteurized)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour the milk into a large heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches about 185°F (85°C), just before boiling.
- Add Acid: Remove the pot from the heat and slowly stir in the vinegar or lemon juice. Let the milk sit undisturbed for 10–15 minutes to form curds.
- Strain the Curds: Line a colander with cheesecloth, pour the curds and whey into it, then tie up the cloth and let the cheese drain for 30–60 minutes.
- Season and Store: Transfer the cheese to a bowl, stir in salt if desired, and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Farm cheese is versatile and can be customized with herbs, spices, or other flavorings.
- Use this cheese in various dishes like pierogi, salads, or simply enjoy it on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cheese, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
