Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese
Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese has soft, tender curds with a clean, milky flavor and a gentle tang from vinegar. Lightly salted, it’s refreshing on its own, spooned over fruit, or folded into savory bowls. Serve this simple, small-batch cheese for breakfast spreads, light lunches, or as a creamy snack any time.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil. Add the vinegar (or lemon juice) and take it off the heat. Stir the mixture slowly until curds form, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Pour the mixture into the colander to drain. Let the curds cool and the whey drain for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Move the curds to a bowl and season with salt. Serve right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Calories 85.59 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 8.36 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 12.01 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.13 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 101.5 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 12.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 322.7 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 407.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 156.06 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.92 mcg Moderate 15%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese is made with 3 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Milk, Salt, and White Vinegar. Each serving provides about 85.59 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Milk, Salt, White Vinegar. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 85.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese healthy?
- Homemade Fresh Cottage Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 85.59 calories and 8.36 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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