Homemade Fresh Cheese with Cow Milk and Vinegar

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Medium
  • Preparation time: 6 Hours
  • Portions: 4 servings
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups Whole Milk (Cow)
  • 5 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • to taste Fine Salt

Tools

  • Cloth
  • Strainer

Preparation

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a non-stick pot. Start adding the vinegar, one tablespoon at a time, only when the milk reaches a full boil.

  • After adding the first tablespoons of vinegar, you’ll notice the milk starts to curdle, and a watery part forms on the surface. Lower the heat slightly and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.

  • Boil for about six to seven minutes. Use a cloth (a fabric napkin would also work) and a fine-mesh strainer, and pour the curdled milk inside.

  • Let it drain over the sink. After half an hour, when it’s well-drained, remove the mesh by turning the cheese over to the other side and always leaving the cheese inside the basket.

  • Sprinkle a little fine salt on top of the homemade fresh cheese. Place in the fridge with a small plate underneath. The cheese will be ready after six hours to enjoy as a main dish.

Homemade Fresh Cheese with Milk

Tip for homemade fresh cheese:

Use good fresh milk, preferably bought from a private farmer. Come take a peek at Pinterest by The Cook Who Recovers

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