cheesemaking

Squeaky cheese curds are a fresh variation of cheddar cheese. It is a simple cooked curd cheese that doesn't require waxing or aging. Homemade cheese curds have a unique "squeaky" texture. They are perfect for snacking or on poutine.

Squeaky Cheese Curds

Liters of milk

mesophilic culture (see notes)

tsp of liquid rennet in 2 tbsp filtered water

salt (non-iodized)

Heat milk to 90F (32C). Stir in the culture and maintain the temperature for 90 minutes.

Stir in calcium chloride, then the rennet, mixing thoroughly.

Maintain the heat at 90F and let the milk rest for 45 min to set the curd.

When the curds show a clean break, cut the curds into 1/2″ cubes.

Cook the curd by gently stirring every 5 minutes for the next 1/2 hour, while slowly raising the temperature to 110F (43C).

Once you have reached 110 F, maintain the temperature and continue stirring every 5 minutes for another 30 minutes. The curds will have cooked for a total of 1 hour.

Line a strainer with butter muslin and pour the curds and whey into it.

Hang the curd in the butter muslin and allow to drain for 30 minutes.

Twist the muslin tight then press the cheese with 8 lbs of weight for 2-3 hours.

At that point the curds will have knit into one solid mass. Break them up with your fingers and sprinkle on the salt.

The curds will be &#8220;squeaky&#8221; for the first few hours. Otherwise you can store them in the refrigerator and use within 4 weeks.

Use leftover whey to make whey ricotta. This traditional ricotta is a sweet-tasting and flavourful cheese that is absolutely delicious. It is also an easy way to use up extra whey from cheesemaking!

Traditional Sweet Whey Ricotta

whole milk

tbsp cider vinegar (to curdle the additional milk)

tsp cheese salt (optional)

Combine the sweet whey and milk in a large pot. Gently heat on the stove to 91C (195F). If you don&#8217;t have a thermometer, you will know you have reached the right temperature when white curds rise to the surface. If you aren&#8217;t sure if you have sweet whey or acid whey, then please read the notes below. This recipe will not work with acid whey.

Turn off the heat, add the vinegar and stir continuously for 2 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, carefully ladle the curds into a colander lined with butter muslin. Knot the muslin and hang it to drain for 2-4 hours.

When you&#8217;re finished draining, mix in the salt.

I made it twice, worked fine for me! In the past when making pannir, I found that getting it to the right temperature is super important. Do you have a good thermometer?

I've made it twice and it worked both times. Not a lot of ricotta, but worth it

Nice I made this with Whey from a cheddar I did not add any milk so the yield was low but this is an easy and useful recipe.  Thanks so much

I tried making this right after making cream cheese and nothing... I tried years ago after making cheddar cheese and I got nothing then too.  I used lemon juice it did nothing and then added apple cider vinegar and I thought it was going to curd but a few flakes (less then a tsp) and then nothing... I used a candy thermometer and followed the directions. So frustrated that this didn't work for me.

Homemade Cottage Cheese is surprisingly easy to make! With only a few simple steps and a few simple ingredients you can whip this up in very little time! The results are much better than one can get at the store.

Homemade Cottage Cheese

Gallon of milk- Fat free, 1%, 2%, and whole milk will all work

white vinegar

salt

Heavy cream to taste (optional)

Pasteurize the milk- If you have an instant...

Pasteurize the milk- If you have an instant pot, put the lid on with the steam vent open or closed. Push the YOGURT button until the screen says "boil" or "HIGH" depending on your model. When the instant pot beeps and says, "YOGT" then it is done pasteurizing. If you do NOT have an instant pot, heat the milk on medium heat to 190°F stirring constantly so the milk does not burn on the bottom of the pan.

Add 3/4 cup of vinegar and stir a...

Add 3/4 cup of vinegar and stir a few times. This will begin curdling the milk. Let the milk curdle for 30 minutes.

Spoon the curds into a double layer of...

Spoon the curds into a double layer of cheesecloth that's placed in a colander either over a bowl, or over the sink. Let it drain for 30 minutes.

Gather the corners of the cheesecloth up and...

Gather the corners of the cheesecloth up and form a ball of curds. Wash the outside of the ball of curds with cold water until all of the curds in the ball are cool.

Put the curds into a bowl and add...

Put the curds into a bowl and add salt to taste, beginning with 1 teaspoon.

(Optional) A few tablespoons at a time, add...

(Optional) A few tablespoons at a time, add heavy cream until it is at your desired creaminess.

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HOMEMADE COTTAGE CHEESE!

This Farmers Cheese recipe is such a time saver using lemon juice or vinegar. Also known as Tvorog, Quark, White Cheese, Gvina Levana. Easy Tvorog or Farmers Cheese (творог)

Farmers Cheese Recipe (VIDEO)

juice of 2 large lemons (about 2/3 cup)

Put the milk into a large pot with a lid, and add a pinch of salt.

Heat the milk on medium high heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. When the milk begins to start to boil (small bubbles appear at the edges of the pan), remove from heat.

Remove from stove and add the lemon juice into the hot milk and stir.

Allow the curdled mixture to cool, for about 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl, place a colander lined with cheesecloth ready for the tvorog mixture.

Carefully pour the mixture into the lined colander. The curds stay in the cheesecloth and the whey in the bowl.

Tie the muslin into a knot to drain. Hang on a faucet over the sink for at least 4 hours, or on a kitchen cupboard handle with a bowl underneath, but best in the colander in the fridge overnight (or until you are happy with the consistency of the tvorog).

Reserve some whey in a glass jar and refrigerate for future use in breads or crepes.

Untie the cheesecloth and enjoy your Farmers Cheese!

Hi there! About how much cheese will this recipe make? My recipe calls for 4lbs of farmers cheese and so I want to be sure to make enough!

Yummy. Made it with vinegar and added a good pinch of salt. Easy. Will make blini crepes using the whey and will stuff and roll with the cheese. Yummmmmy!!! Thank you Peter. Winner winner.

I made it last night and I have to say Thank you ! for sharing your recipe here ! Everything turned out awesome and my tvorog is absolutely delicious. Making syrnyki for my son today.

Lol, I was hoping it would help.  I was adding ingredients tp the pot and realized what i did immediately.  But figured I'll let it process and see what I get! 

 It tastes good, has the consistancy of ricotta, would be could with some savory herbs stirred in and on water crackers.
I  was making the Tvorog to make your Goose's Feet Cookies.  I might still try this mistake in the cookie recipe.  I will definetly try again correctly.  LOL

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Easy Cheese Making for beginners - Tvorog Farmers Cheese recipe is such a time saver using lemon juice or vinegar. Also known as Tvorog (творог), Quark, White Cheese, Gvina Levana. Easy Tvorog or Farmers Cheese. The best introduction to cheese making! A Russian and Slavic staple!

For full recipe, check out https://petersfoodadventures.com/2015/09/28/easy-tvorog/

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