Queso Casero | María Esther López

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Pour 3 liters of milk into a pot and heat until it starts to show signs of boiling.

Turn off the heat and immediately add approximately 1/2 cup of lemon juice while stirring to curdle the milk.

Add salt to taste after the milk has curdled.

Use a colander lined with a cloth to strain the curds from the whey.

Press down on the curds to flatten them slightly and allow more whey to drain.

Once cooled, cover the curds and refrigerate for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, carefully unmold the cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens