How to Turn Milk in to Cheese
Fresh, wholesome dairy products like milk and low-fat cheese are, according to the Weight Watchers Research Department, part of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. That's good news for cheese lovers. While it's true that some of your favorite cheeses can take a great deal of effort to make and need a great deal of aging before you can enjoy them, you can turn milk into cheese in your kitchen in just a few hours. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Large colander
- Tightly-woven cheesecloth
- 8 cups whole milk
- Large saucepan
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Plastic wrap
- Airtight container
Instructions
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Line a large colander with a new, clean piece of tightly-woven cheesecloth. Set aside.
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Pour 8 cups whole milk into a large saucepan.
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Add 1/8 tsp. salt and stir to combine.
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Place the saucepan on your stove top over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir the milk frequently to prevent it from scorching.
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Turn off the heat as soon as bubbles appear on the surface of the milk, but leave the saucepan on the burner.
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Add 1/4 cup lemon juice to the milk. Stir well.
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Leave the milk on your stove top for 10 to 15 minutes. During this time, the lemon juice will cause the milk to curdle (congeal into a jelly-like form).
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Place your cheesecloth-lined colander in your sink. Pour the contents of the saucepan into the colander, allowing the excess liquid to drain into the sink.
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Gather the cheesecloth, like a bag, around the cheese. Squeeze firmly to drain out as much excess liquid as possible.
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Wrap the cheese tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight.
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Remove the plastic wrap and place the cheese back in its container. Store in the refrigerator.
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Tips & Warnings
Serve this cheese with warm croissants and honey for an especially indulgent treat.
Discard cheese that is moldy, slimy, tastes rancid or smells sour.
