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Homemade Cottage Cheese

Homemade Cottage Cheese

A simple and fresh homemade cottage cheese recipe that brings a delightful creaminess to your dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional for creaminess

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it reaches around 120°F.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the white vinegar; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle the curds into a cheesecloth-lined sieve and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix the salt and heavy cream into the curds, adjusting to taste before serving.

Notes

Use fresh milk for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IU
Keyword Cottage Cheese, dairy, easy recipe, homemade
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