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Homemade Cottage Cheese

How to Make Cottage Cheese at Home

Learn how to make rich, creamy cottage cheese at home with just milk, vinegar, and salt. This simple cottage cheese recipe yields delicious results in under an hour with no special equipment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Draining Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, dairy
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream optional
  • Fresh herbs for flavoring optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk to 185°F in a heavy-bottomed pot
  • Remove from heat and add vinegar while stirring gently
  • Let sit for 10 minutes until curds form
  • Drain in a cheesecloth-lined colander for 30 minutes
  • Rinse curds gently with cold water
  • Break curds to desired size
  • Mix in salt and optional cream or herbs
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate
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