Kefir Cream Cheese

Ingrédients

• 1 quart cultured milk kefir

Préparation

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   prepare equipment: Prepare and line a fine-mesh sieve with a cheesecloth. Place it over a large bowl.

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   Drain the kefir curds: Carefully drain the curds into the lined sieve, gently gathering and wrapping them.

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   Allow the whey to drip out in a cheesecloth for 12 hours: Place the curds in the fridge with the bowl for 12-24 hours. You do not need to weigh or add any pressure to drain the curds; let gravity drain the whey.

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   Unwrap the cheesecloth to see the homemade cream cheese: Remove the curds from the fridge. Most of the whey should be on the bottom of the bowl. Unwrap the cheesecloth, and you should have cream cheese.

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   Salt and shape kefir cheese into a block: Transfer the cheese to a bowl or oval dish and add salt to taste. Shape into the desired shape and cover. Keep refrigerated until needed.