Easy & Delicious Homemade Cream Cheese - Raw Milk
Using only 3 ingredients (ingredients most homes will have on hand) make this delicious and easy Cream Cheese recipe! Add blueberries or caramel sauce to use as a delicious bagel spread, or use in other baking recipes.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Measuring Cup and Spoon
- Wooden Slotted Spoon
- Colander or Cheesecloth - I love these reusable bags
- Food Processor or Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 Gallon Raw Milk cream skimmed
- 1/4 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Skimmed Heavy Cream
- 3 Tbs Plain Greek Yogurt with live active cultures
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Add the milk to the large pot and heat over medium heat. Stir continuously until the temperature reaches 175-195 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the milk from the burner and slowly stirring in the white distilled vinegar. Curds will start to form and separate from the liquid whey.
- Let the milk sit in the large pot undisturbed for 10 minutes to allow the curds time to form.
- Carefully place the curd into the cheesecloth over a bowl (to catch dripping whey) or into a colander over a large bowl. Allow whey to strain for 15 minutes.
- Combine the drained curds, 2 tablespoons of cream, plain Greek yogurt, and salt. Using a food processor or immersion blender, mix well. Add cream to achieve the desired texture and consistency.
- Place soft homemade cream cheese in a small mason jar or glass container and refrigerate. Once cooled, the cream cheese will have a firmer consistency.
Notes
Note - the texture of this raw milk recipe is a bit different than that of store bought versions. Healthier alternatives are often a little different, yet just as delicious and better for you.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSodium: 100mg
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