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OtherBeginnerCow Milk
Queso Fresco
Mexican fresh cheese, crumbly and mild.
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Total Time
1h
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Yield
0.7 kg
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Difficulty
Beginner
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Milk Volume
4 L
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients
- 4 litersWhole Milk
Coagulants
- 3 tbspWhite Vinegar
Seasoning
- 2 tspSalt
Instructions
1
🔥Heat Milk
HeatingHeat milk to 90°C.
🌡️88–92celsius
⏱15 minutes
2
💧Add Vinegar
CoagulationRemove from heat, add vinegar, stir gently, let sit 10 minutes.
⏱10 minutes
3
⬇️Drain and Press
DrainingDrain through cheesecloth, add salt, press lightly for 30 minutes.
⏱30 minutes
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