Recipes Ingredients Dairy Recipes Cheese Recipes How to Make Homemade Cheese 4.7 (67) 55 Reviews 16 Photos Learn how to make cheese with this simple recipe for homemade cheese. I use it to make a version of Mexican queso fresco and the same recipe for homemade ricotta cheese. Submitted by SUNFLOWER71 Updated on November 13, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 16 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 1 1/2 pounds Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 gallon whole milk ¼ cup white vinegar 1 pinch salt Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat milk in a large pot until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes. Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir salt into milk; pour through the prepared strainer. Let curds strain for 1 hour. The milk should separate into a white solid part and a yellowish liquid (whey). Discard the whey. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pat cheese into a ball and remove the cheesecloth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Fresh cheese will usually last about 1 week. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip You can use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 98 Calories 5g Fat 7g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 98 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 65mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Total Sugars 7g Protein 5g 10% Calcium 184mg 14% Potassium 233mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved