Did you know you can make many more cheeses with your mozzarella kit? That's right, the same citric acid, rennet, salt, thermometer and cheesecloth that we include in our most popular DIY Cheese Kit can be used to make mascarpone, string cheese, paneer, burrata and other exciting cheeses!
Here are some ways you can make your kit work for you.
When the summer sun is blazing, the last thing you want is to be stuck in a sweltering kitchen. But what if you could whip up a satisfying, nutritious dinner without breaking a sweat? Our Ricotta Zucchini Pie is cooked in the microwave and made with homemade ricotta straight from your Instant Pot! This recipe is perfect for those scorching days when you crave a delicious meal without the hassle of turning on the stove or oven. Make this dairy-free with our recipe for a simple and no-cook almond cheese.
Just what equipment do I need to make cheese? Do I need to buy a lot of ingredients? Is cheesemaking an expensive hobby?
We hear these questions and many more! We also hear from many of our customers that the relaxing days of summer and other holidays are their favorite for making cheese.
Life is a little slower, friends visit, picnics happen and simple cheese plates make great meals.
So, we gathered some of our helpful resources just in case you have a summer (or other nice break) of making cheese planned!
Are you looking for a fun and low effort party idea? You don’t want to cook but you want to treat your friends to a memorable and festive meal? Creamy burrata and bubbly beverages might just be perfect for you! This guide is your ticket to hosting the most memorable Bubbles and Burrata bash ever. We’ve got sparkling wines, beers as well as non-alcoholic bubbles from kombucha, seltzer and “near beer” all lined up to pair with that luscious burrata on your plates.
If you really want to impress, make your own burrata with our Deluxe DIY Cheese Kit for beginners. Imagine making your own custom burrata and other cheeses in under one hour. You can do that!
Is cheese ice cream a thing? Absolutely! Combining the creamy goodness of cheese with the refreshing sweetness of ice cream creates a unique and crave-worthy dessert. This cheese based ice cream celebrates both ricotta and in-season strawberries at their peak.
Here at Urban Cheesecraft, we love experimenting with cheese in all forms, and to kick off summer, we're spotlighting our homemade ricotta in a delicious strawberry ice cream recipe. In our region (Portland, Oregon), this is perfect for enjoying the brief and much-anticipated Hood strawberry season. You can use any tasty strawberries found in your area though!
Looking for the best dairy-free goat cheese recipe with no soaking and no blending required? You've come to the right place! We know real cheese here at Urban Cheesecraft so we will only share delicious recipes that are made of real food - vegan cheeses are no exception. We began offering dairy free cheese kits, books and recipes on our website back in 2016 after receiving requests from our students and customers, but also our own family members and friends.
Dairy-free cheese is a great option for those with dairy allergies, lactose intolerance and vegan or dairy free diets but even if you eat dairy having a good non-dairy recipe is also very helpful for cooking for and hosting friends and family with mixed diets.
This vegan goat cheese recipe is inspired by Urban Cheesecraft founder and cheesemaker Claudia Lucero's book, One Hour Dairy-Free Cheese and it could not be easier to whip up. There's a secret ingredient, can you guess it?
Cheesemaking is an ancient art that has been practiced for thousands of years. While traditional methods of making cheese involve using animal-based rennet, there has been a rising demand for vegetarian alternatives. This demand is partly driven by those who are vegetarian or keep Kosher, but it is also due to modern lifestyles that don’t rely on, or simply don’t have enough of, the young animals that animal rennet comes from.
One reason we have always used vegetarian rennet tablets in our DIY Cheese Kits here at Urban Cheesecraft is because we understand that beginners may not make cheese weekly and animal rennet expires much faster.
Our cheesemaking kits are designed to set aspiring cheesemakers up for success, and we do not want expired or weak rennet to be a factor they must think about or run into at all.
Making easy mozzarella in one hour with our DIY Cheese Kits is already pretty convenient, but did you know that you can freeze curd to stretch later? This is a great time saver that allows you to make Caprese salads, picnic panini, or BBQ appetizers on the fly all summer long.
Less time in a hot kitchen for the win!
Read on to learn more about this hack, and if you're thinking that the freezer might ruin the final product know this...
This is not any copycat recipe, now that I've recreated Bitchin Sauce to be adaptable to many diets, I call it Sassy Sauce! Make this tasty dip your way with my customizable base recipe and three variations including chipotle, nacho and herb garden.
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Cannoli, made with your own, quick creamy ricotta are hard to beat for the holidays and celebrations. Purchase the shells and make ricotta on the stove or Instant Pot - your ricotta will be ready in way under an hour. For lots more cheese-based (and whey) dessert recipes, check out my cheesemaking books and DIY cheese kits.
