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A simple method for making fresh homemade cheese using milk and vinegar in minutes.
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Course: Cheese
Cuisine: International
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Colander
  • Cheesecloth or towel

Method
 

  1. Heat milk to just below boiling, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar until curds form.
  3. Let rest for 5–10 minutes to allow curds to set.
  4. Strain through cheesecloth and drain to desired texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 210mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 180mg

Notes

Use whole milk for best texture and flavor.

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