Keyword cream cheese, homemade cream cheese, how to make cream cheese
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Calories 408kcal
Author Cultured Palate
Ingredients
2quartscream
2packets direct set créme fraíche starter
Instructions
Heat the cream to 86 F and turn off the heat.
Add starter culture and mix thoroughly.
Cover and allow to sit for 12 hours at room temperature.
For a thicker consistency, line a colander with cheesecloth and place curds into colander. Allow to drain for several hours in the refrigerator until the desired consistency is reached.
Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
This will keep for about a month.
Enjoy!
Notes
Cream cheese can be substituted for mascarpone in many recipes including desserts.
You can use ultra-pasteurized cream in this recipe