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Simple Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe

Simple Fresh Goat Cheese Recipe

Delicious cheese is easier to make at home than you might think. Try this recipe from Lisa Schwartz's "Over the Rainbeau" book -- it's surprisingly simple, and wonderful to make with kids.

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  • Yield Makes 8 to 10 ounces

Ingredients

    • 1 quart goats' milk
    • Juice of 2 lemons
    • Coarse salt
    • Finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parcel and lovage (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it reaches 180 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let stand until set, about 15 seconds. If milk does not set, add a little more lemon juice.
  2. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth. Ladle set milk into colander. Tie the four corners of cheesecloth together; hang on the handle of a wooden spoon set over a deep bowl and let drain until it is the consistency of slightly dry cottage cheese, 1 to 2 hours. Transfer to a bowl and fold in salt and herbs, if desired. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

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