Homemade Dairy Essentials Recipes

1️⃣ Homemade Heavy Cream

(Note: true heavy cream requires separating cream from milk, but here’s a simple substitute you can make at home.)

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup whole milk

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions:

1. Melt butter and let it cool slightly.

2. Slowly whisk butter into milk until smooth and combined.

3. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 3 days.

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2️⃣ Homemade Butter

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or whipping cream)

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour cream into a stand mixer or food processor.

2. Whip until it separates into butter and buttermilk (about 10 minutes).

3. Strain out the buttermilk (save for pancakes!).

4. Rinse butter under cold water and knead until water runs clear.

5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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3️⃣ Homemade Sour Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice OR white vinegar

• ¼ cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Mix heavy cream, milk, and lemon juice in a clean jar.

2. Cover loosely with a lid or cheesecloth.

3. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours until thickened.

4. Stir well and refrigerate before using.

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4️⃣ Homemade Mayo

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 cup neutral oil (sunflower or canola)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Place egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. Whisk while slowly drizzling in oil, drop by drop at first.

3. Continue whisking until mixture thickens into mayo.

4. Season with salt and refrigerate.

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5️⃣ Homemade Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole milk

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live cultures (as a starter)

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in a saucepan to 180°F (just before boiling).

2. Cool to 110°F. Stir in yogurt starter.

3. Pour into a clean jar, cover, and keep warm (in an oven with the light on or wrapped in a towel) for 6–8 hours.

4. Refrigerate before serving.

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6️⃣ Homemade Ricotta

Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole milk

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions:

1. Heat milk, cream, and salt in a saucepan until just simmering.

2. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let sit for 10 minutes.

3. Curds will form. Strain through cheesecloth-lined strainer for 1 hour.

4. Store in the fridge and use within 3–4 days.

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✨ With these recipes, you can make your own dairy staples at home—fresher, tastier, and with no hidden additives!