Garlic Herbs Cream Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 litre Full Fat Milk (Whole milk, for curdling)
• 1 tablespoon White Vinegar (For curdling the milk)
• 2 tablespoons Water (Dilutes the vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Processed Cheese (Adds extra cheesy flavor, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (Minced (about 3 cloves))
• 1 pinch Salt (Fine sea salt, to taste)
• 5 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves (Torn into small bits, no chopping)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (Finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped)
• 8-10 pieces Pickled Jalapenos (Finely chopped)
• 1 pinch Pepper Powder (Black pepper)
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (Extra virgin, for drizzling)

Instructions

1. Boil the Milk

   Pour 1 litre of full‑fat milk into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Cool Slightly

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let the milk sit for 2–3 minutes until it is warm but not hot.

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3. Curdle with Vinegar

   Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar mixed with 2 tablespoons water to the warm milk a little at a time, stirring gently until the milk separates into curds and whey.

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4. Strain the Curds

   Place a muslin cloth over a colander and pour the curdled mixture through it. Rinse the curds under cold running water to remove excess acidity and cool them further.

   Time: PT5M

5. Dry the Cheese

   Gather the corners of the muslin cloth and press firmly to squeeze out remaining whey. Let the cheese ball rest for a couple of minutes to cool slightly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Blend with Flavorings

   Transfer the cheese ball to a blender. Add 1 tablespoon processed cheese, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Fresh Herbs and Jalapenos

   Place the blended cheese into a mixing bowl. Stir in torn basil leaves, chopped dill, chopped parsley, 8–10 finely chopped pickled jalapenos, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

   Time: PT5M

8. Finish with Olive Oil

   Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra‑virgin olive oil over the spread and give a final gentle stir. Garnish with a few extra fresh herb leaves if desired.

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9. Serve or Store

   Transfer the herbed garlic cream cheese to an airtight container. Serve immediately with bagels, toast, crackers, or store in the refrigerator.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

6g

Carbohydrates

2g

Fat

10g

Fiber

0g