Homemade Cream Cheese
This Homemade Cream Cheese is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with just three simple ingredients! Perfect for spreading on bagels, using in cheesecakes, or adding to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dips & Spreads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups whole milk
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk to a soft boil.
- Once boiling, add the lemon juice while stirring gently with a slotted spoon. The curds will begin to separate from the whey almost immediately. Remove from heat.
- Strain the curds using a cheesecloth-lined strainer.
- Squeeze out excess liquid, then transfer the curds to a food processor. Add salt and process for 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat whole milk for the best texture.
- You can substitute lemon juice with white vinegar.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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