Homemade Processed Cheese Recipe

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Tripti Bhalotia (@triptibhalotia)
Homemade Processed Cheese Recipe recipe

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Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 30g processed cheese)
  • Milk (Raw) -   (Cow/ buffalo)
    Milk (Raw) - (Cow/ buffalo)
    1L
  • Lemon juice/ vinegar -  to 5
    Lemon juice/ vinegar - to 5
    4tbsp
  • Fresh cheese -   (from 1 liter milk)
    Fresh cheese - (from 1 liter milk)
    120g
  • Citric Acid -   (5g)
    Citric Acid - (5g)
    1/2tsp
  • Baking Soda -    (5g)
    Baking Soda - (5g)
    1/2tsp
  • Water -
    Water -
    1tsp
  • Salted Butter -   cup (25g)
    Salted Butter - cup (25g)
    2tbsp
  • Milk (Boiled)-  (40 ml)
    Milk (Boiled)- (40 ml)
    2tbsp
  • Salt -   or as per taste
    Salt - or as per taste
    1pinch

How to make Homemade Processed Cheese Recipe

  1. Step 1

    Gently warm the milk in a pot over low heat, stirring consistently. Aim for a temperature between 45 to 50 degrees Celsius, or until it’s lukewarm. Turn off the heat and gradually add vinegar or lemon juice while stirring, until the milk curdles and separates into solids and whey.

  2. Step 2

    Strain the curdled milk to remove excess whey, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

  3. Step 3

    Mix citric acid and water in a bowl, then add baking soda to create a clear sodium citrate solution.

  4. Step 4

    Blend the strained cheese, sodium citrate solution, butter, milk, and salt in a blender until smooth.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the cheese mixture to a heatproof bowl and double boil it for 5 to 8 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Grease a plastic mold with butter.

  7. Step 7

    Pour the blended mixture into the greased mold and let it cool at room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator for about 5 to 6 hours to set.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

261.9kcal (13.09%)

Protein

9.6g (19.26%)

Carbs

12.7g (4.62%)

Sugars

12.7g (25.4%)

Healthy Fat

5.8g

Unhealthy Fat

12.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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