Homemade Queso Fresco

attosa
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Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 gal whole milk (regular, store-bought)
• 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or white vinegar)
• salt to taste

Steps:

1. Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until it bubbles around the edges (just before boiling), stirring frequently.

 
2. Turn off heat and add lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring very slowly.

 
3. Stop adding lemon juice when curds separate from whey. Allow to sit uncovered for 10 minutes.

 
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4. Pour mixture into a cheesecloth lined strainer over a large bowl.

 
5. Cover exposed curds with cloth, then place something heavy on top and allow to drain for 20 minutes.

 
6. Transfer cheese to a bowl and add salt to taste, mixing well.

 
7. Fill a round pastry cutter with the cheese to form into a disc. You can also mold with your hands.

 
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8. Press down on the cheese firmly with the back of a spoon, then gently lift the pastry cutter.

 

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Linda Valentine - Spokane WA

April 29, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you! I love this cheese but sometimes get some that is too salty. Going to try this today!

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attosa
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April 30, 20180 found this helpful

Hi Linda! That's my issue with store-bought ones, too :) Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

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Agassizlady

May 5, 20190 found this helpful

I use very little salt and have not found any in my area that is not too salty so I have given up trying to buy this product. I am one who will be trying to make it myself. Thank you so much for this recipe.

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Jess
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May 6, 20190 found this helpful

Please let us know how it turns out.

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