How to Make Homemade Cheese

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Heat milk in a large pot until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Stir salt into milk; pour through the prepared strainer. Let curds strain for 1 hour. The milk should separate into a white solid part and a yellowish liquid (whey). Discard the whey. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Pat cheese into a ball and remove the cheesecloth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Fresh cheese will usually last about 1 week. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios