can I make cheese w/cream and lemon juice?

[chicky momma]

I read somewhere the other day that you could make some kind of soft cheese with cream(raw) and lemon juice. Is this right? Does anyone know the particulars? Please help. Lisa

[agmantoo]

When I traveled to India on business I came by a cheese called paneer in English. This is a "cottage cheeselike" product that I was not accustomed. If you will google paneer I feel certain you will find how to make same.

[Abouttime]

You can make mascarpone with 1 qt cream and 2 tbsp lemon juice.

You can make Queso Blanco with 1 gal milk and 1/4 cup lemon juice.

You can make Paneer with 1 gal milk and 8 tbsp lemon juice.

Directions are almost identical: Heat milk or cream to 185 to 190 degrees, slowly add juice stirring constantly. When curds separate from the whey, drain in muslin or cheesecloth-hang to drip for desired consistency.

[jerzeygurl]

www.cheesemaking.com

www.fiascofarm.com

http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Fankhauser/Cheese/Cheese.html

[chicky momma]

thank you, thank you everyone. So excited, now just have to get some cheese cloth. There's cheese on the whey. ha ha Lisa

[jerzeygurl]

boiled tea towel, hankie ect will work

[MullersLaneFarm]

The 'cheesecloth' you'll buy at the hardware store is pathetic! A nice, loose cotton gauze in the fabric department is closer to what 'real' cheese cloth is.

[LMonty]

and a washed out, threadbare pillow cotton pillow case is just the best!