Making your own hard cheese at home is simpler than you think! With just two ingredients and 15 minutes of your time, you can create a delicious hard cheese that’s perfect for snacking, grating over dishes, or adding to your favorite meals. This easy recipe requires minimal effort and yields tasty results.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of whole milk

• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions:

1. Heat the Milk: Pour the 1 liter of whole milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from burning. Heat the milk until it begins to gently simmer, but don’t let it boil.

2. Add Lemon Juice or Vinegar: Once the milk starts to simmer, gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar while stirring. You’ll notice the milk curdling as it separates into curds (solid) and whey (liquid).

3. Stir and Simmer: Continue stirring the mixture for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring that the curds fully form. Once the whey is clear and the curds have separated completely, turn off the heat.

4. Strain the Curds: Place a clean cheesecloth or fine strainer over a bowl and pour the curds and whey mixture into it. Let the liquid drain completely, leaving just the curds in the cloth.

5. Press the Cheese: Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and gently press out any remaining whey. You can also place a heavy object (like a plate or small weight) on top of the wrapped curds to press the cheese for about 5-10 minutes. This helps form a firmer texture.

6. Cool and Serve: After pressing, unwrap the cheese from the cloth and let it cool for a few minutes. Your homemade hard cheese is now ready to enjoy!

Optional: Seasoning

You can add salt, herbs, or spices to the curds before pressing if you’d like to enhance the flavor.

A Quick, Simple Delight

This quick, easy hard cheese recipe is perfect when you want a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought cheese. With just two ingredients and minimal time, you’ll have a delicious cheese ready to enjoy!