Kefir Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk kefir (for higher yield, use part cream when making it)
  • cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour the kefir into a 1 quart food storage bag (like a Ziploc), squeeze out the air, seal, and place in freezer. I placed it in an upright container to try to maintain a more compact shape.
  2. When frozen (6 hours or so), strip off the plastic and place in a cheese bag or in a colander lined with four or so layers of cheesecloth or with butter muslin. Place over a bowl and let the whey drip. I do this on the counter, but it's cool here right now. This will take 8 to 12 hours.
  3. Remove cheese and store in refrigerator. It should be good for at least a couple of weeks. Use plain or flavor with herbs, garlic, etc. You could also add some cream to make it creamier.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

136 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.4g 5% DV
Total Fat 5.6g 7% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 95mg 4% DV
Potassium 96.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 10.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 71.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 129.3mg 10% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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