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Dips, Sauces & Condiments

Homemade queso fresco

Make queso fresco at home with three simple ingredients.

A simple, three-ingredient method to make queso fresco at home using cow milk, vinegar, and salt.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the milk until it is very hot but not boiling.

  2. 2

    When you see steam and bubbles on the sides, add the vinegar, remove from heat, and give it a quick mix; you will start to see the curds form.

  3. 3

    Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the curds, add a generous amount of salt, and press it into a bowl to shape.