Homemade Cheese with Milk & Vinegar
✨ Description
Skip the store-bought cheese and make this soft, creamy homemade cheese with just a few simple ingredients! Using milk, apple cider vinegar, butter, and salt, you’ll have a delicious fresh cheese that’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers, salads, or enjoying on its own.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1.5 liters (6⅓ cups) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
- Salt, to taste
- 50 g (¼ cup) melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- Pour the milk into a large pot and heat over medium heat until it begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges. Do not let it boil vigorously.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar slowly while gently mixing.
- Continue stirring for 1–2 minutes until the milk separates into curds and whey.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Line a strainer with cheesecloth and carefully pour the mixture through it.
- Rinse the curds lightly with cool water to remove any vinegar taste.
- Gather the cheesecloth and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
- Transfer the curds to a bowl.
- Add the melted butter and salt to taste.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Press the mixture into a small mold or bowl lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Remove from the mold, slice, and enjoy!
💡 Tips
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture.
- Add chopped herbs, garlic, or black pepper for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy on toast, with crackers, or crumbled over salads.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 145
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Calcium: High
📢 Viral Caption
🧀 Don’t buy cheese anymore! Just add vinegar to milk and make this rich, creamy homemade cheese with only a few ingredients. You’ll be amazed how easy it is! 🤍