Name: Homemade preservative-free cheese ready in no time: a simple recipe you can make anytime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 l of milk; 1 tablespoon of salt; 200 to 300 g of sour cream; 3 eggs

Homemade preservative-free cheese ready in no time: a simple recipe you can make anytime

Homemade preservative-free cheese ready in no time: a simple recipe you can make anytime

Moderate preparation
10 portions
15 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

Looking for a quick and cheap way to make fresh cheese at home without unnecessary additives? This proven method requires just four common ingredients and a few minutes at the stove. It produces a creamy, versatile cheese that tastes great on its own, on bread and in salads. Anyone can do it — and the result is ready after a few hours of chilling.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

1 l of milk
1 tablespoon of salt
200 to 300 g of sour cream
3 eggs

Video tutorial

Preparation procedure

Heat the milk: Pour the milk into a pot, add salt and heat to a boil.
Sour cream and egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk the sour cream and eggs until smooth.
Curdling the cheese: Pour the cream-and-egg mixture into the boiling milk, stir and simmer very gently for about 5 minutes, until the curd separates from the whey.
Straining: Strain the mixture through a fine cloth/sieve and let it drain.
Cooling and shaping: Wrap the curd mass in cloth, press lightly (depending on how wet or dense you want the cheese) and place in the fridge for several hours to firm up.
Seasoning: Before serving you can stir in herbs or spices to create a different flavor variation each time.

Number of servings:

10 servings (approximate)

Total preparation time:

approx. 3 hours (active 15 minutes + 2–3 hours chilling)¨

Tips for best results:

The longer you press the cheese in the cloth, the more compact and drier it will be.
For a finer texture, choose a higher proportion of sour cream (closer to 300 g).
Serve with fresh bread, olive oil and a pinch of flaked salt; it’s great in salads with fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Homemade preservative-free cheese is a quick, reliable and inexpensive alternative to common fresh cheeses from the store. You make it from a few ingredients and, thanks to easy seasoning with herbs or spices, you can turn it into a different gourmet experience each time. A great base for breakfasts, snacks and light dinners.

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