CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE CHEESE
Usually making something like fresh cheese at home is done because it's higher quality, and much cheaper. This recipe for fromage blanc, or farmer's cheese, flies in the face of that conventional culinary wisdom. So why bother? Because, for any self-respecting foodie, making a batch of homemade cheese is definitely on the culinary 'bucket list.' Before you cash in your apron for good, you should experience the magic of watching a pot of milk turned into cheese. And if all this sounds kind of cheesy, so be it.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, stirring regularly, to 175 degrees F (79 degrees C). Pour buttermilk and lemon juice into milk and remove from heat. Stir gently with a wooden spoon; the curds and whey will begin to separate. If mixture does not curdle, add another teaspoon of lemon juice. Let milk mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Place a colander over a stockpot and line the colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Ladle cheese curds into prepared colander. Let drain for 5 minutes.
- Gather the cheesecloth and tie at the top with twine or string. Tie cheesecloth bag to a wooden spoon and hang it over the stockpot. Let drain for 30 minutes.
- Cut off tied top of cheesecloth. Unwrap the drained cheese and turn out into a bowl. Mix salt into cheese with a wooden spoon. Transfer cheese to a ramekin, cover ramekin with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 398.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
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Cemaria J
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and I'm always happy with the results. The cheese is always creamy and flavorful.
MD Ashraf Rain
[email protected]I'm new to cheesemaking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheese turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Shikha Rai
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.
John Mensah
[email protected]I've been looking for a good homemade cheese recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's simple to follow and the cheese turns out great.
Nalule Milly
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this recipe really is as easy as it says it is. I'm so glad I tried it!
Susan Maken
[email protected]This is the best homemade cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it turns out perfectly every time.
Adnan Riaz
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and I'm always happy with the results. The cheese is always creamy and flavorful.
President Vibez
[email protected]I'm new to cheesemaking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheese turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.
shakirul md
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.
ahmed Abdul Kareem
[email protected]I've been looking for a good homemade cheese recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's simple to follow and the cheese turns out great.
walid Abdulwassi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this recipe really is as easy as it says it is. I'm so glad I tried it!
Saddam Chandio
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Kurhula Maluleke
[email protected]This is the best homemade cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfectly every time.