Recipe of Fresh cheese
Fresco cheese or white cheese is a type of soft cheese, which does not have a maturation or refining process unlike cheeses that are allowed to age. Its preparation is very easy, but you have to be patient since it will take 1 day or more to be ready
.You're only going to need milk, you have the rest at home. If you want to be exact with the temperatures of this preparation, we recommend that you buy a kitchen thermometer, they are inexpensive and can be found in most stores, it is a useful tool to help you in
the kitchen.Recipe Summary
Preparation
60 min
Cooking
10 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Cheeses
Ingredients
- 3 litres 750 ml whole milk
- 85 ml vinegar
- 1/2 tsp of lemon juice
- 3 liters of water
- 1 tablespoon of salt
Join me and let's see how to make Fresh cheese
Instructions:
- Bring the milk up to 90º C
- Add the vinegar and lemon juice.
- Let it sit, covered for 30 minutes.
- With the help of a sieve and some gauze, place the cheese and let all the remaining whey drain.
- Add a pinch of salt and stir to mix with the salt.
- Squeeze the cheese to remove excess whey.
- Put a weight on the cheese wrapped in the cloth. Leave it all for one day
- After the day has elapsed, make a brine, put the water with the salt in a pot to form a layer that protects it against bacteria.
- Take the cheese out of its pressing container.
- Leave it submerged for 24 hours.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Fresh cheese and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Fresh cheese to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 12 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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