How to replace Philadelphia cheese in baking: a great alternative
Homemade cream cheese
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One of the most popular types of cheese is Philadelphia. It has an incredibly delicate and creamy texture, so it is used to make a variety of spreads and fillings. It is also often used to make desserts or creams.
To make cheesecake or other products, you may need quite a lot of Philadelphia, and then the dish turns out to be quite expensive. However, there is a great alternative to purchased cheese that can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients. A food blogger with the nickname konditer ua shared how to do this on Instagram.
A great alternative to Philadelphia cheese.
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Ingredients
- Sour cream - 600 g
- Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp.
Method of preparation
1. Add lemon juice and salt to the sour cream. Mix thoroughly.
Add salt and lemon juice.
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2. Put the mass in cheesecloth wrapped in several layers.
3. Wrap the cheesecloth and place it in a sieve. Place the sieve in a deep container so that the liquid can drain freely.
Put it under the press.
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4. Put the mass under a press and refrigerate overnight.
The cream cheese is ready.
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5. Remove the cheesecloth and enjoy the unsurpassed taste of cream cheese.
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