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Homemade Cottage Cheese: Quick & Creamy Fresh Curds

Make homemade cottage cheese in under 30 minutes with just milk, vinegar, and salt. Enjoy fresh, protein-packed curds without preservatives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of vinegar (or lemon juice).
  3. Let the mixture sit for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently until curds and whey separate.
  4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, then season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine.
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