Out of cottage cheese? How to make homemade white cheese with only 3 ingredients

Instead of chasing cottage cheese and white cheeses at the supermarket, you can make a rich, soft, and creamy white cheese at home with a few simple ingredients. The recipe is especially suitable for those who like easy home solutions and does not require cooking, special equipment, or complicated handling – just a strainer, a cloth bag, and a little patience. Try this recipe from Ran Ben Ezra.

Ingredients:

1 container of sour cream (15%)

4 containers of Eshel (buttermilk/yogurt)

1 teaspoon of salt

For serving (optional):

Olive oil

Za'atar

Sesame seeds

Preparation method:

1. Place a strainer over a bowl and line it with a clean cloth bag or muslin cloth.

2. Put the sour cream, Eshel, and salt into the bag.

3. Mix all the ingredients well directly inside the bag.

4. Close the bag and place it inside the strainer.

5. Transfer to the refrigerator for 24 hours while the liquids drip from the bag into the bowl.

6. After 24 hours, open the bag and transfer the resulting cheese to a serving plate or container.

7. Serve as is, or add a little olive oil, za'atar, or sesame seeds on top.

Bon appétit!