Homemade Cream Cheese Recipe

Learn how to make rich and creamy cream cheese at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for spreading on bagels, crackers, or using in your favorite recipes. You'll never go back to store-bought cream cheese once you try this!

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 180°F.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the plain yogurt. Cover the saucepan with a clean dish towel and let sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
3. After the incubation period, the mixture should be thickened. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth and let it drain for 6-8 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.
4. Transfer the cream cheese to a bowl and stir in the salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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