Chèvre Cheese
Ingredients:
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4 cups fresh goat's milk
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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3 tablespoons dried chives
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Preparation:
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Line a colander with cheese cloth (use 3 peaces placed in alternating directions.
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Pour the goat's milk in a saucepan and heat it using low to moderate heat, stirring frequently.
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Once the milk reaches 180°F, remove the pan from the heat.
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Add the lemon juice and stir gently.
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Add the vinegar and stir gently.
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Allow the milk mixture to sit for 30 minutes.
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Add the chives, salt, garlic powder.
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Pour milk mixture into the cheesecloth and allow to drain.
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Gather the ends of the cheesecloth, tie them together, and hang it over the sink for 1 hour to allow the whey to drip out.
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Untie the cheesecloth and place the ball of cheese on a cutting board and press it into the desired shape (log, ball, etc.).
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Place the cheese in a sealed container and refrigerate.