Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade cream cheese with just a few simple ingredients. This creamy and tangy spread is perfect for bagels, toast, or as a versatile ingredient in sweet and savory dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat to 185°F (85°C).
- Add Acid: Remove from heat and stir in vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain Curds: Line a strainer with cheesecloth, drain curds for about an hour.
- Blend: Transfer curds to a processor, add salt, and blend until smooth.
- Store: Adjust salt if needed, store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For more tang, increase lemon juice
- For firmer texture, drain longer
- Yields a spreadable cream cheese like store-bought
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
