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How to Make Cream Cheese

What You Need to Make Cream Cheese

Milk Lemon Juice Salt

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk on medium-high heat.

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Stir milk constantly until it starts to simmer and then boil for a bit.

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Reduce the heat to medium. Add the lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time with a minute in-between.

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Continue cooking and you will see it curdling. Stir constantly till the mixture has separated completely. There will be a green liquid on the bottom and thick curdles on top. Remove from the heat. This all happens real quick. I am talking only a couple of minutes.

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Place a strainer with a cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the cheese curd mixture into the sieve. Let it strain and get rid of the whey, then let the curds cool for about 15 minutes.

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Transfer the cheese curds to a food processor or blender and mix until they are now a totally smooth and creamy creation. Add salt, mix, and taste.

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