Homemade Herbed Goat Cheese

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   Pour the milk and cream into a large pot. Stir in the yogurt, basil, parsley, and thyme, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Pour the mixture through a strainer; discard the herbs and return the milk mixture to the pot. Bring the mixture to 100 degrees F. Check the temperature with a thermometer.

3. 3

   In a small cup, dissolve the rennet in the water. Add this mixture to the milk and stir for 30 seconds. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let stand for 2 hours longer to form curds.

4. 4

   Cut the curds into 1 inch cubes and gently stir. Pour or spoon the curds carefully into a butter muslin-lined colander set over a large bowl and let drain about 1 hour. Turn the cheese out into a medium bowl and stir in the salt.

5. 5

   Line 1-cup cheese molds with butter muslin. Fill molds with cheese, fold cloth over top, and place a weight on each, such as a plate and a can (a total of about 2 pounds). Refrigerate under the weight overnight or up to 2 days.

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   To serve, unmold cheese an remove butter muslin. Cheese will keep up to 1 week, tightly wrapped and refrigerated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.