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Homemade Cheese: Easy Recipes for Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Making cheese at home can seem intimidating, but with simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create delicious cheese varieties like cream cheese and mozzarella. This guide presents easy-to-follow recipes for homemade processed cheese and cream cheese, ensuring a rich, creamy taste and smooth texture.
Cream Cheese (Philadelphia Style)
The first cheese we will make is a creamy and smooth homemade cream cheese that rivals the commercial versions.
Ingredients:
1.5 liters of whole milk
1 cup of fresh buttermilk (added gradually)
1 to 2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of fresh cream (25-30% fat)
1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)