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Homemade Cream Cheese Substitute Recipe

This homemade cream cheese is rich, creamy, and flavorful. It's so easy to make and is a perfect subsitute if you are running out of store-bought cream cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Keyword: Homemade Cream Cheese
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add milk to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until it starts to boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add lemon juice, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture curdles.
  • Continue to cook and stir for a few minutes until the mixture has separated completely. When you see green liquid at the bottom and thick curdles on the top, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Place a sieve over a large bowl. Then line a cheesecloth on top.
  • Pour the mixture on top of the cheesecloth, and strain the mixture. Allow it to sit and cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the curd to a food processor and blend for about 4 minutes or until it has become smooth.
  • Season with salt to taste. Transfer it to an air-tight container and store it in the fridge. It’ll last 1-2 weeks.