Make Your Own White Cheese at Home With Three Ingredients

With supermarket shelves potentially running low on cottage cheese and white cheese, a simple homemade alternative is presented. This recipe, attributed to Ran Ben Ezra, allows individuals to create a rich, soft, and creamy white cheese using just three basic ingredients: sour cream, "Ashel" (a fermented milk product similar to buttermilk or kefir), and salt. The process is straightforward, requiring no cooking or special equipment, only a sieve, a cloth bag, and patience.

To prepare the cheese, a sieve is placed over a bowl, and a clean cloth bag or cheesecloth is lined inside. The sour cream, Ashel, and salt are mixed directly within the bag. The bag is then closed and placed in the sieve within the refrigerator for 24 hours, allowing the liquid to drain into the bowl below. After this period, the resulting cheese is transferred to a serving dish or container.

The homemade white cheese can be enjoyed plain, or garnished with olive oil, za'atar, or sesame seeds. The article also briefly mentions other related recipes, including a 10-minute labneh recipe and a homemade cream cheese recipe.