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Homemade Cheese Recipe: Easy 3-Ingredient Fresh Cheese

Creamy Homemade Cheese

Make creamy, delicious homemade cheese with just three simple ingredients. This easy recipe transforms ordinary milk into sliceable cheese that's perfect for sandwiches and salads.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cheese, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 2 liters whole milk Use whole milk for best results.
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream Yogurt or sour cream helps with curd formation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour 2 liters of whole milk into a large pot and place it on the stove over medium heat.
  2. Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the milk and stir gently.
  3. While the milk is heating, crack 3 eggs into a medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt or sour cream and an additional pinch of salt. Whisk the mixture until well combined and smooth.
Cooking
  1. Monitor the milk carefully. When it's almost boiling and small bubbles form around the edges, slowly pour in the egg and yogurt mixture while stirring gently with a wooden spoon.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes until the milk begins to curdle and separate into curds and whey.
  3. Prepare your straining setup by placing a fine-mesh sieve or colander over a bowl and lining it with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
  4. When the whey has completely separated and appears yellowish-green, remove the pot from heat and carefully pour the mixture into the sieve.
  5. Let the curds drain for a few minutes, then gather the corners of the cheesecloth and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
  6. Transfer the drained cheese curds to a container or mold, pressing gently to compact the cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
Serving
  1. After chilling, your homemade cheese is ready to slice and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can save the drained whey for other recipes or discard it. This cheese is free from artificial preservatives, making it ideal for those with dietary sensitivities.