Homemade Cream Cheese

Step 1

Place the milk into a large pot and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in the lemon juice and turn the heat off. Let sit undisturbed for about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Strain the liquid from the curd in a mesh strainer. Rinse the curd with cold water, then strain the remaining liquid from the curd with a cheesecloth.

Step 4

Place the strained curd into the blender with the salt and blend until completely smooth.

Step 5

Pour into an airtight container in the refrigerator and let chill before serving.