Goat's Milk Cream Cheese

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Goat's Milk Cream Cheese

A tangier spread for morning bagels.

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups | Prep: 10 minutes active | Cook: 12 hours culturing plus 12 hours draining

Artisanal Cheeses & Dairy Staples

What you need

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole goat's milk
  • 1 cup goat's milk cream
  • 2 tablespoons cultured buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Instructions

  1. Warm the goat's milk and cream together to 72°F in a non-reactive pot.
  2. Stir in the buttermilk, cover, and let culture at room temperature 12 hours, until thickened and set.
  3. Ladle the curd into a cheesecloth-lined colander and let drain in the refrigerator 12 hours, until thick and spreadable.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the salt, and beat with a spatula until smooth.
  5. Store refrigerated up to 1 week.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Goat's Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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