Name: Homemade Cream Cheese recipe by BetterButter Editorial at BetterButter
Prep time: 480 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 cups cream; 4 cups full cream milk; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; Salt or according to taste; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

ABOUT Homemade Cream Cheese RECIPE

Cream cheese is delicious as a spread on crackers and also for making cheesecake. Here is the easiest way to make cream cheese at home!

Ingredients Serving: 5

4 cups cream
4 cups full cream milk
2 tablespoons buttermilk
Salt or according to taste
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Line a large colander with a layer of cheesecloth and place in the sink or over a bowl if you want to save the whey. Wet the cheesecloth to hold it firmly in place.
Over medium-high heat, bring the milk and cream to a gentle simmer in a large, heavy pot. Stir in the lemon juice and continue to simmer gently till milk curdles completely.
Let the curds drain thoroughly overnight in the lined colander. Turn into a bowl, cover and chill overnight.
Remove from refrigerator and blend with the buttermilk. Add in the salt. Refrigerate or use immediately. Stays good for a week.

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