Homemade Goat Cheese
Indulge in the creamy decadence of **Homemade Goat Cheese**, a simple yet rewarding recipe crafted with just three ingredients: fresh goat's milk, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of fine sea salt. This quick 15-minute preparation showcases a foolproof technique for transforming goat's milk into luscious, tangy cheese with minimal effort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cheese-makers alike, this recipe guides you through curdling, draining, and seasoning to create a versatile cheese with customizable texture—soft and creamy or firmer for slicing. Whether served atop crackers, paired with fresh vegetables, or as a gourmet addition to your favorite recipes, this fresh goat cheese promises to elevate your culinary repertoire while offering wholesome, homemade flavor. Best of all, it’s ready to enjoy in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 liter Goat's milk
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Fine sea salt
Instructions
Pour the goat's milk into a large, non-reactive saucepan and slowly heat it over medium-low heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Stir gently to prevent scorching.
When the milk reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice gradually, stirring gently after each addition. The milk will begin to curdle as it separates into curds and whey.
Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, allowing the curdling process to complete.
Line a colander with a double layer of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl to catch the whey.
Carefully pour the curdled milk mixture into the cheesecloth-lined colander. Let it drain for 1 hour or until the desired consistency is reached. For a softer, creamier cheese, drain less; for a firmer cheese, let it drain longer.
Once drained, transfer the cheese to a bowl and stir in the sea salt to taste.
Optional: Shape the cheese into a small log or round using the cheesecloth, or simply serve it as-is in a dish.
Store the cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 971 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
