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Homemade Farmer's Cheese

Soft, fresh farmer's cheese made from just milk and lemon, mild and pillowy.

Total time
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Homemade Farmer's Cheese
As seen on Episode 247

The preparation

7 steps, about 20 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Heat milk to 195-202°F

  2. 02

    Add acid (vinegar or lemon juice)

  3. 03

    Let sit for 30 minutes - curds will form

  4. 04

    Strain through cheesecloth

  5. 05

    Season with salt

  6. 06

    Press lightly for firmer cheese or leave loose

  7. 07

    Use in cooking or serve fresh

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Bring the milk up slowly to just under a boil before you add the acid, since scorched milk carries its flavor into the cheese. Give the curds their full time to separate before straining, and remember the harder you press, the firmer the cheese.”

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