{"id":3249,"date":"2014-01-30T20:01:06","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T01:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=3249"},"modified":"2014-06-24T13:34:50","modified_gmt":"2014-06-24T17:34:50","slug":"snowed-lets-make-cream-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/snowed-lets-make-cream-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowed-In? Let\u2019s Make Cream Cheese!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two thoughts have crossed my mind since our recent New England blizzard passed through:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>I undeniably, unquestionably, irrevocably detest snow (my years in Florida have spoiled me).<\/li>\n<li>In its purest state\u2014before time takes its toll\u2014snow reminds me of cream cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Curling up with hot cocoa and some crackers or a toasted bagel with a tart, creamy spread by a warm fire (or apartment radiator) and a good book\u2014or movie*\u2014is the perfect way to spend your time if you\u2019re snowed-in. At least, that was my weekend.<\/p>\n<p>And for DIY cream cheese all you need are three ingredients\u2014THREE ingredients! Are you sold on this idea yet? And imagine the possibilities for other recipes: carrot cake frosting; a cheesecake base; cheesecake ice cream\u2026In case you haven\u2019t guessed I\u2019m a sugar-holic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY CREAM CHEESE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Sharmilee of the blog&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sharmispassions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharmis Passions<\/a>&nbsp;created this recipe minus the \u201ctechie things.\u201d This cream cheese takes a couple hours to drain, and patience is not one of my virtues, but it\u2019s worth the wait. Why not catch up on online videos; \u201cButtermilk the Goat,\u201d anyone?<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Makes \u00be to 1 cup cream cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 liter (just over 4 cups) milk<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon curd (yogurt)<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd tablespoon lemon juice OR 2 tablespoons vinegar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup cream (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stainless steel, glass or enamel-coated pot (not aluminum or cast-iron<\/li>\n<li>Cheesecloth<\/li>\n<li>Mixer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Boil and Acidify<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7137\/7525474086_de251b9419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<strong>Boil<\/strong>&nbsp;milk, add lemon juice\/vinegar and stir continuously. When whey water and cheese separates turn heat off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Strain<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7256\/7525474218_4aaa364ce8_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<strong>Pour<\/strong>&nbsp;cheese into cheesecloth. Wash in cold water twice and let sit over container for 15 minutes to drain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Make Smooth<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7278\/7525474384_00c0c77998_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<strong>Add<\/strong>&nbsp;curd\/yogurt and mix well. Transfer to mixer and grind into smooth paste. If you don\u2019t have a mixer, use a wooden paddle or spoon..<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Drain and Thicken<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8290\/7525473114_e79102ffc2_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<strong>Transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;paste to cheesecloth. Hang cheesecloth from cabinet handle for 5 to 6 hours over sink or bowl, allowing liquid to drain. Store cream cheese in container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Enjoy<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7111\/7525473658_174c5876d3_o.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\nSpread it on crackers. Spread it on bagels with lox and capers. Or add it to a shell of graham cracker crust with eggs, flour and sugar (lots of sugar) and a layer of cherries. Can\u2019t share cheesecake because the street wasn\u2019t plowed? Oh well. More cake for me.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>*My picks for best cheese reels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0391229\/\" target=\"_blank\">I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; Depressed improv actor James is dumped by his girlfriend and his agent. He meets kooky Beth who works at an ice cream parlor who takes him on a wild adventure where he discovers what he really wants to do is eat cheese. Just kidding! He wants to eat cheese with someone he loves. Don\u2019t we all want that?<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0113198\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\">A Goofy Movie<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; It\u2019s Disney. It\u2019s cheesy. Goofy and his son Max go on vacation when all Max wants to do is stay home and woo his high school crush, Roxanne. But through his father\u2019s shenanigans, both of them go on the trip of a lifetime. And check out Max\u2019s friend with an extreme fetish for \u201ccheddar!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Shirley Temple in&nbsp;<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0028988\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\">Heidi<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; Come on, it\u2019s a classic! Little curly top is an orphan who goes to stay with her grumpy gramps in the mountains. She warms the old man\u2019s heart with her cheeriness and goat-milking. When she gets uprooted to stay in the city the little dear is so overwhelmed, do you know what she asks for? Cheese!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Recipe and Photos by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sharmispassions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharmilee&nbsp;of Sharmis Passions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to make your own delicious DIY cream cheese with just THREE ingredients! 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