Description
A simple homemade cream cheese recipe made with milk, vinegar or lemon juice, and salt. Perfect for spreads or as an ingredient in dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan until it gently boils.
- Reduce heat, add vinegar or lemon juice slowly while stirring until curds form.
- Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Strain curds through cheesecloth and squeeze out excess whey.
- Blend curds with salt until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before using.
Notes
- You can adjust the salt to taste.
- Lemon juice imparts a slight tangy flavor, which enhances the cream cheese’s taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments, Spreads
- Method: Heating, Blending
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
