Homemade goat cheese can be a gift for a dinner party.
Whether you're looking for a gift to bring to a dinner party or you just want to make a homemade snack for your family, homemade goat cheese is an original and crowd-pleasing option. It can be mild, salty, smooth or grainy, and it can be used in many recipes, from pizza to eggs. It can also be paired with wines, meats and breads from around the world, and you can make it at home in 24 hours or less.
Instructions
1. Pour 1 gallon of pasteurized goat's milk into the large stainless steel pot. Insert the candy thermometer and heat the milk to 86 degrees.
2. Add the packet of chevre culture and stir thoroughly with the stainless steel spoon. Chevre culture can be purchased at a cheese supply store.
3. Cover the pot and allow it to sit at room temperature for 12 hours.
4. Line the colander with two layers of cheesecloth and spoon the curds into it. You will need two layers of cheesecloth to avoid losing cheese through the holes.
5. Tie the corners of the cheesecloth together to form a pouch in which the cheese is contained, and place it back in the colander. Place the colander in the sink to drain for six to 12 hours. For a softer, spreadable cheese, allow it to drain for less time; for a harder, crumbly cheese allow it to drain longer.
6. Remove the cheesecloth from the colander, unwrap the cheese and place it in the airtight container. It can be eaten immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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