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Homemade Philadelphia Cheese
Homemade Philadelphia cheese made from kefir is an excellent alternative to store-bought cheese with low calorie content and a full match in taste and texture. Philadelphia turns out very tender, dietary, and tasty. This cream cheese is perfect for preparing many dishes, just like the original product. Learn how to make Philadelphia cheese at home from kefir, and the step-by-step recipe with photos will help create a product with an original taste in just five minutes! If you are into making cheese at home, we also recommend trying mozzarella cheese at home. With this recipe, you can create real Italian cheese at home in just 25 minutes.
Preparation time: 5 minutes + 12 hours preparation.
Calorie content: 56 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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To make homemade Philadelphia cheese, you will need the following products:
- sea salt - 1 tsp;
- fat kefir - 1 liter;
- pepper mix - a pinch;
- herbs and spices - to taste.
Preparation
- First, combine the kefir with the pepper mix and salt. Mix the mass thoroughly.
- Place the kefir mixture into a regular bag. Put the bag with kefir in the freezer. Freeze the kefir mass until icy crystals form.
- Place the frozen kefir in a colander lined with cheesecloth. Wrap the edges of the cheesecloth, set a weight on top. Leave the mass overnight under the weight to allow all the whey to drain completely.
- Transfer the finished cheese to a mold. Mix it and - it can be served! This homemade equivalent of Philadelphia cheese fully matches the taste qualities of the original product and has the same texture. Enjoy your meal!
Homemade Philadelphia cheese can also be prepared without pepper and additives like herbs. The classic version of the cheese can be used for New York cheesecake, cream, desserts, and homemade sushi. It has a light and delicate texture with a rich creamy taste. To achieve such a result, it is necessary to choose exclusively fat kefir - the fattest one you can find in the store or market.
