Homemade Cheese And Dairy

Looking for a cheese that tastes like soft, mild Catupiry cheese, but without the hassle of sourcing it from Brazil? Look no further than this delicious substitute.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This recipe takes a couple of days to "sour" so it won't work for a sour cream emergency but it's a great way to make your own sour cream to have on hand (it will last 3...


Time:   over 5 hours

Cheez-whiz is made from a processed cheese but this copycat version uses real cheddar cheese to get the same rich and creamy results.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want sweetened whipped cream with an extra special touch? (hint: it's vanilla!) Try this recipe for a delicious dessert topping that can be made in minutes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Making cream cheese from scratch sounds like a complicated process but it's actually pretty simple. And best of all, it's homemade!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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Italian mascarpone cheese adds a richness to desserts and savory dishes alike, but it's not always on hand or easy to find in a pinch. Good news - you can mix ricotta and cream...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Mascarpone is similar to the cream cheese we buy at the store but it has a more velvety texture and a rich, sweet flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A perfect low fat cream substitute for soups, sauces, and baked dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

For a delicious, fun, and surprisingly easy kitchen project, fresh mozzarella is hard to beat. It's perfect for salads, melty grilled cheeses, and caprese appetizers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make your own paneer or channa for all sorts of Indian recipes. All you need is milk, buttermilk and a bit of patience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Creme fraiche is shockingly easy to make at home. Impossibly creamy soups, velvety scrambled eggs, and other previously out-of-reach recipes are all up for grabs now.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, cilantro, heavy cream, buttermilk, lime


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with milk, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with heavy sweet cream, starter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with milk, lemon juice, plain unsweetened yogurt

Method:   microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with instant non-fat dry milk, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, sugar, water, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, butter, sour milk, water, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic, cream cheese, butter, dried basil, dried oregano, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, water, cream cheese, butter, Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning, garlic, herbs de Provence, parsley


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dill or cilantro, plain yogurt, cucumber, red bell pepper or fresh pimiento, green onions, dill, cilantro, sugar, lime juice


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, skim milk, dry milk powder, cream of tartar, lemon juice, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes