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How to make Philadelphia cream cheese at home: you need only 3 ingredients
Philadelphia Cream Cheese is a versatile addition to rolls, pancakes, and various snacks. The product has a savory creamy flavor and goes well with a variety of ingredients. And if you used to taste it only in restaurants or buy it in stores, now you can easily make it at home. You only need 3 ingredients.
The idea was published on the website of the American publication INSIDER.
Ingredients:
- low-fat milk – 8 cups
- lemon juice – 5 tbsp
- salt – 0.5 tsp
You will also need cheesecloth, a fine sieve, a large bowl, and a food processor/blender.
Method of preparation:
1. Pour milk into a saucepan, and bring it to a boil over medium to high heat.
2. Add lemon juice before the curd forms.
3. As soon as the milk begins to boil, turn off the heat to prevent lumps from forming.
4. Set the mass aside.
5. Pour into a sieve, and cover with cheesecloth.
6. Let the mixture brew for 10 minutes.
7. Squeeze the mass in cheesecloth.
8. After the curd has formed, pour the mixture through a sieve and cover with cheesecloth.
9. Strain the remaining whey into a large bowl.
10. Carefully squeeze out the curd.
11. Place in a blender or food processor and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
12. Blend for one to two minutes.
13. Thanks to lemon juice and salt, the cheese goes well with bread.