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Cream Cheese Starter Culture

Q: Is cream cheese made with milk or cream?

Traditional cream cheese is made from 50% cream and 50% whole milk. Use all cream for the richest tasting cream cheese. If you're looking to make a lower fat cream cheese, we suggest using all whole milk.

Q: How much cream cheese does this culture make?

Each of the 4 packets can culture between 1 qt and 1 gal of milk/cream. Yield will vary depending on the amount of milk fat, how long you strain the curds from the whey, etc., but generally you can expect ~3 cups/1.5 lbs. cream cheese from a gallon.

Q: How long will it take to make a batch of cream cheese?

Before adding the culture, you need to heat the milk/cream to 86°F no faster than 1°F/min, which can take 30–40 mins for a gallon. Once you've stirred in the starter, it needs to culture for 12 hours. Then, it will take 6–12 hours to drain the whey.

Q: Do I need any special equipment?

Nope! Everything you need is probably already lying around your kitchen: a large stainless steel pot with lid, a non-aluminum mixing utensil, a thermometer, a cheesecloth or butter muslin, a colander, and a bowl. Cheese salt optional.

Q: What should I do with the leftover whey?

Don't just throw it out! Whey can be used as cooking liquid for potatoes, rice, grits, pasta and grains; as a starter culture for fermenting vegetables; as a nutrient boost in smoothies or drinks; to make whey cheese; or added to compost.

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Diet type
Gluten Free
Package information
can
Number of Items
4
Flavour
Cheese
Item weight
1.6 Grams

🌿all-natural, no additives

📏precise step-by-step instructions

🧀4 packets with rennet included

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Description

🧀 Elevate your kitchen game with homemade cream cheese—because real flavor starts at home!

GUIDED PERFECTION - Step-by-step instructions ensure flawless results every time, even for beginners.
MULTI PURPOSE MAGIC - Versatile starter culture perfect for a variety of cream cheese recipes and culinary creativity.
COMPACT CONVENIENT - Lightweight, easy-to-store packets fit seamlessly into your kitchen routine.
CLEAN PURE INGREDIENTS - Craft cheese free from artificial colors, preservatives, and additives—only what you choose.
EFFORTLESS ARTISAN CHEESE - 4 ready-to-use packets with vegetable rennet simplify your homemade cream cheese journey.

This Cream Cheese Starter Culture kit includes 4 packets pre-mixed with vegetable rennet, designed to simplify the cheese-making process. It offers a healthier alternative to store-bought cheese by eliminating artificial additives, supported by clear, step-by-step instructions for consistent, delicious results.

Specifications

Item form	cream
Cuisine	Multi-purpose
Size	NO, large
Number of pieces	4
UPC	814598020476
Package Dimensions	17.6 x 13.2 x 1.2 cm; 1.6 g
Package Information	can

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