Basic Cream Cheese

1. 1

   Combine creams and sugar and scald.

2. 2

   Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve rennet in 1 tablespoon water and stir into cream mixture. Add the buttermilk.

3. 3

   Pour into a large, glass bowl; set in cool (not the fridge) place for 4 to 5 hours until set.

4. 4

   Line colander with cheesecloth or muslin.

5. 5

   Spoon in the cream mixture, tie the ends together and hang over the sink or bowl to drain at least 2 days.

6. 6

   Turn out into a bowl, place in containers and refrigerate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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