Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making Queso Fresco, a fresh cheese that is perfect for various dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it reaches 190°F, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the buttermilk and white vinegar. Let it sit undisturbed for about 10 minutes until curds form.
- Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Carefully pour the curds and whey into the colander to drain.
- Sprinkle the salt over the curds and gently mix it in. Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and squeeze out excess whey.
- Shape the curds into a round disc and wrap them tightly in the cheesecloth. Place a weight on top to help it firm up for about 1 hour.
- Unwrap the cheese and transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- Add herbs or spices like cilantro or chili powder to the curds for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cheese
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg