Homemade Cheese Recipe
Creamy homemade cheese using just milk, lemon juice or vinegar, and optional herbs—easy, fresh, and so satisfying!
Equipment
- ✅ Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- ✅ Wooden spoon
- ✅ Thermometer (optional, but helpful)
- ✅ Cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel
- ✅ Colander
- ✅ Mixing bowls
- ✅ Mason jar or container for storing whey
Ingredients
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter optional
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: herbs and spices thyme, basil, garlic
Instructions
- Heat milk to 180°F (82°C).
- Stir in lemon juice or vinegar and let curdle.
- Drain through cheesecloth.
- Mix with butter, salt, and herbs (optional).
- Shape, press, and chill for 4–6 hours.
- Slice and enjoy!