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Kefir Cheese

Olivia Abramson
Making kefir cheese is by far one of the easiest ways to make homemade cheese. All you need is milk kefir and a bit of patience, and you’ll be making your own delicious, tangy cheeses in no time!
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Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Cheesecloth
  • Wooden spoon or chopstick

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart Whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Hydrated kefir grains

Instructions
 

  • Culture milk with kefir grains in a large jar with enough room to leave an inch of headspace. Cover with cheesecloth or coffee filter and let sit at room temperature for 24-36 hours.
  • Strain milk kefir through a fine mesh strainer, removing the kefir grains from the milk kefir. Set your grains aside for future use.
  • Place a large square of cheesecloth over your strainer and pour the milk kefir into the cheesecloth. Set a wooden spoon over the top of your strainer and tie the corners of the cheesecloth together. Remove the strainer and let your milk kefir strain the whey into your bowl.
  • Once your cheese is dry and all the whey has been removed, you can remove your kefir cheese and store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks - or enjoy it right away!
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