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How to make Queso Fresco?

How to make Queso Fresco?

Name: How to make Queso Fresco?
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Whole milk ½ gallon; White vinegar ⅔ cup; Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp; Kosher Salt 1 ½ tsp

make your own Mexican cheese

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2h 25m
Serves 8
Medium
(11)

Ingredients

	½ gallon Whole milk
	⅔ cup White vinegar distilled
	1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
	1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Nutritional information

148

Calories

Fat

11g

Carbohydrates

Protein

23mg

Cholesterol

538mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Mexican Recipes

Ingredients

½ gallon Whole milk
⅔ cup White vinegar
distilled
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt

How to make Queso Fresco?

Queso Fresco is a Mexican cheese with a fresh, milky, mild flavor and texture. It is made from whole milk and vinegar. As this recipe shows, it’s actually really simple to make at home – all you need in terms of special equipment is cheesecloth to help with the draining process. Queso fresco is super versatile and you can serve it on many Mexican dishes or you can bake it in the oven or even use it as a fresh substitute for feta or goats cheese in salads.

Making the queso is super easy too. Start by heating ½ a gallon of whole milk. Add 2 types of vinegar so that the milk curdles and curds of cheese start to appear. Then begin the draining process using a colander lined with cheesecloth. Once you have formed the cheese and drained it for the final time, place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.

To make Queso Fresco, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make How to make Queso Fresco?

1	Prepare a colander	1
Line a colander with cheesecloth. Place the colander over a large bowl or pot.
2	Heat milk	10
Place ½ a gallon of milk in a pot and heat to 170°F, stirring constantly to ensure even heating.
3	Add vinegars	45
Once the milk reaches 170 °F, remove the pot from the heat. Add ⅔ of a cup of distilled white vinegar and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Stir well and allow the mixture to rest on the stove top for 30-45 minutes until curds form.
4	Break up curds	30
Use a knife to gently break up the curds that form in the milk. Once broken, carefully transfer the curds to the colander using a slotted spoon. Allow the curds to sit and drain untouched in the cheesecloth for 30 minutes.
5	Add salt	1
Add 1 ½ teaspoons of salt and stir lightly.
6	Drain again	30
Tie the edges of the cheesecloth together using kitchen twine. Hang the parcel from a faucet, and allow the liquid to drain for a further 30 minutes.
7	Shape the cheese	30
Remove the curds from the cheesecloth. Gently shape the cheese into a flat disc using your hands. Return the cheese to the colander. Leave it to sit for about 30 more minutes.
8	Store and serve
Transfer the queso fresco to a nice bowl. Refrigerate until you are ready to use it.

You’ll be surprised at how easy this Queso Fresco is! Make a batch soon and you try out all of the Mexican queso fresco recipes on this site! If you try it, make sure you tag #CookeMeRecipes in your insta pics!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!