Pizza Cheese
Create your own velvety, stretchy pizza cheese at home with this easy, customizable recipe! Combining the richness of whole milk, the tangy magic of white vinegar, and a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella, this recipe delivers a perfectly creamy balance of flavor and texture. Gently curdled and blended with unsalted butter and just the right touch of salt, this homemade pizza cheese melts like a dream—ideal for topping pizzas or adding to any cheesy dish. Ready in under an hour, this kitchen adventure is both satisfying and deliciously rewarding. Perfect for pizza enthusiasts and home cooks alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Pour the whole milk into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
As the milk begins to heat, add the white vinegar one tablespoon at a time. Stir gently after each addition. The milk will start to curdle and separate into curds and whey.
Once the curds and whey have fully separated (around 10 minutes), turn off the heat and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully pour the contents of the saucepan through a cheesecloth-lined colander set over a bowl. Let the curds drain for 5-10 minutes, squeezing gently to remove excess whey.
Transfer the drained curds to a food processor or blender. Add the unsalted butter, salt, shredded cheddar cheese, and half (1 cup) of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until it becomes a smooth and creamy blend.
Pour the cheese mixture back into the saucepan and place it over low heat. Gradually fold in the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes stretchy and uniform in texture.
Remove the pizza cheese from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Shape it into a block or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will firm up as it cools.
Use your homemade pizza cheese as a topping for pizzas or in other favorite recipes. Enjoy the creamy, stretchy texture!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1155 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 884 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
