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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese

Our Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese recipe takes your breakfast to the next level by combining fresh, pureed strawberries with creamy, tangy homemade cream cheese for a delectably unique and flavorful spread.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 4
Carbs 8
Protein 4
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries into the food processor and pulse until liquified. Transfer the strawberry puree to a cheesecloth and squeeze out as much juice as possible. Discard the juice and set the chunks aside.
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  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk to a soft boil.
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  • Once the milk has started to boil, add the lemon juice. Using a slotted spoon, stir everything together. The curds should start to separate from the whey almost immediately. Remove from the heat.
  • Strain the curds using a cheesecloth and strainer.
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  • Squeeze out any excess liquid and transfer the curd to a food processor. Process for at least 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
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  • Add the strawberries and pulse until combined.
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  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    a person is scooping strawberry whipped cream into a bowl.

Tips & Notes

  • We have only tested fresh lemon juice for this recipe. When adding lemon juice, the milk should start to turn within 15-30 seconds. Start with 3 tablespoons of milk and if the curd doesn’t start to form add another tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g