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Siempre Homemade

Homemade queso fresco

Make queso fresco at home with three simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon cow milk
  • 9 tablespoon white distilled vinegar ((1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon))
  • to taste salt

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.