Queso Fresco Recipe
Try our easy queso fresco recipe to add a zesty kick to salads, tacos, and more. Delight in simple cheesy goodness!
Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 gallon of whole milk not ultra-pasteurized
- 2/3 cup of distilled white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt to taste
Heat the milk to 90°F (32°C) and maintain this temperature for 45 minutes.
Add vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and stir gently. Wait for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the curds into a colander lined with cheesecloth and let the whey drain for 30 minutes.
After draining, add kosher salt to the curds and mix well.
Press the curds starting with 3-5 lbs of weight for 30 minutes, increase to 8-12 lbs for 60 minutes, and finally, add 25 lbs for 4-6 hours.
Let the cheese rest in the fridge for a day before using. Enjoy within a week for the best taste.