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OtherBeginnerCow Milk

Queso Fresco

Mexican fresh cheese, crumbly and mild.

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
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Heat Milk

Heating

Heat milk to 90°C.

🌡️88–92celsius
15 minutes
2
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Add Vinegar

Coagulation

Remove from heat, add vinegar, stir gently, let sit 10 minutes.

10 minutes
3
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Drain and Press

Draining

Drain through cheesecloth, add salt, press lightly for 30 minutes.

30 minutes

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