Homemade Lactose-Free Cheese


Homemade Lactose-Free Cheese

Total Time: 15 hours, 45 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 
2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
Calories from Fat: 
61
Calories: 
121
Total Fat: 
7g
Saturated Fat: 
4g
Cholestrol: 
26mg
Sodium: 
384mg
Dietary Fiber: 
.02g
Total Carbohydrate: 
10g
Sugars: 
9g
Protein: 
6g
Calcium: 
225mg
Source: 

Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products

This soft-style homemade cheese recipe made with LACTAID® Milk makes a savory lactose-free cheese spread for crackers or bread. Try it in your favorite cheesy dishes or spooned over steamed vegetables or baked potatoes!

Yields/Serves: 
16
servings
Ingredients: 

2 teaspoons salt

1.

In a 5-quart Dutch oven heat LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk, salt, and cumin seed over medium heat just until boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2.

Line a large strainer or colander with several layers of 100-percent cotton cheesecloth. Strain milk mixture; discard liquid. Gently squeeze the cheesecloth to remove as much liquid from the curds as possible. Wrap cloth around curds. Place wrapped curds in a large strainer or colander set in a large bowl. Put a weighted bowl on top to help press out any additional liquid. Let stand, covered, in a refrigerator for at least 15 hours.

3.

Remove curds. Discard liquid. Form curds into a flat rectangle or press into a large bowl to shape. Store in refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 10 days. Makes 1 pound (2 cups).

Notes

Try making different flavors of this fresh homemade cheese. Prepare recipe as above, except omit the cumin seed; stir 1 to 2 teaspoons snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, sage, or thyme) into ½ cup cheese before serving. Or, for a creamy fruit dip, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup into ½ cup cheese; stir in additional LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.
© Copyright 2007, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Notes: 

Try making different flavors of this fresh homemade cheese. Prepare recipe as above, except omit the cumin seed; stir 1 to 2 teaspoons snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, sage, or thyme) into ½ cup cheese before serving. Or, for a creamy fruit dip, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup into ½ cup cheese; stir in additional LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.
© Copyright 2007, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

 

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Ingredients Right Side: 

¼ teaspoon cumin seed, crushed

⅓ cup lemon juice