Absolutely! You can make a simple and delicious homemade cheese with just 3 ingredients — no fancy equipment needed. This style of cheese is similar to paneer, queso fresco, or farmer’s cheese.
🧀 Homemade Cheese (3 Ingredients)
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 liter (about 4 cups) whole milk
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2–3 tablespoons white vinegar (or lemon juice)
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1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, but recommended for flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Heat the Milk
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Pour milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
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Heat until it reaches a gentle simmer (about 180–190°F / 82–88°C) — just before boiling.
2. Curdle the Milk
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Remove from heat.
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Add vinegar or lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring gently after each addition.
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The milk will start to curdle — you’ll see curds (solid) separating from whey (watery liquid).
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes to fully separate.
3. Strain the Curds
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Line a colander with a cheesecloth or clean thin dish towel.
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Pour the mixture in to strain out the whey.
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Sprinkle salt over the curds if using.
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Gather the cloth edges and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
4. Shape (Optional)
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For a block shape, press the cheese (still in the cloth) under a small weight for 15–30 minutes.
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For crumbly cheese, just fluff and serve after draining.
🧊 Store:
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Keep in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.
📝 Tips:
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Use whole milk for best texture and flavor — low-fat milk may not curdle well.
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Add herbs, garlic, or chili flakes for flavor variations.
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The leftover whey is great in smoothies, soups, or for baking bread!
Want to turn it into something like ricotta or use it in a specific dish? I can help with that too!
