Thermomix recipe: Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese)

Step 1

Place milk, cream and a pinch of salt into Thermomix bowl and cook *13 min/100°C/speed 2.*

Step 2

Cook *13 min/50°C/speed 2.*

Step 3

Add 20g lemon juice and stir *3 sec/speed 2*. Repeat twice with remaining lemon juice.

Step 4

Allow mixture to stand in Thermomix bowl for about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Line a sieve with a quadruple layer of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.

Step 6

Pour mixture out into sieve and drain off the whey. Squeeze the cheese solids gently to remove excess whey. Reserve whey for other uses.

Step 7

Wrap the cheese tightly into a ball and allow it to hang to drain over a sink for an hour or so.

Step 8

Serve with any or all accompaniments as listed.