Homemade Cream Cheese Silky Smooth Homemade Cream Cheese Made From Scratch Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice Cheesecloth for straining Directions: In a large saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil). Once it reaches a simmer, add the vinegar or lemon juice slowly while stirring. You’ll see the curds start to separate from the whey. Continue to stir gently until curds fully form and the liquid becomes mostly clear. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the curds to finish setting. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Pour the mixture through the cheesecloth to strain out the whey. Let it drain for about 15–20 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached. For thicker cream cheese, let it drain longer. Transfer the curds to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding salt if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 90 kcal per 2 tbsp serving | Servings: About 2 cups #homemadecreamcheese #fromscratch #easydairyrecipes #cheesemaking #homemadegoodness #kitchenbasics #creamycheese #spreadables #diydairy #cheeserecipe #simpleingredients #madeathome #nocheeseadditives #freshspread #cheeselovers #homesteadkitchen #easyhomemade #creamcheesespread #healthyfats #smallbatchrecipes Say goodbye to store-bought! 🧀 This homemade cream cheese is ultra creamy, fresh, and easy to make at home! 😍🫶

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Creamy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels with Dill & Cucumber Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas or spinach wraps 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste 6 oz smoked salmon 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced into strips 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Baby spinach or arugula leaves Directions: In a bowl, mix cream cheese with dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Lay out tortillas and spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture across each one. Layer smoked salmon slices, cucumber strips, optional red onion, and spinach leaves over the cream cheese. Tightly roll up each tortilla from one end to the other. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 185 kcal (per 3–4 pieces) | Servings: 6 servings #smokedsalmon #pinwheels #partyappetizer #easyappetizers #healthywraps #salmonrecipes #creamcheese #makeaheadsnacks #holidayappetizers #fingerfoods #freshdill #cucumberwrap #picnicfood #brunchideas #proteinpacked #salmonlover #coldappetizer #mealprepideas #simpleentertaining #wraprecipes 🎉 Elegant, fresh, and SO simple! These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are the perfect bite for brunch or parties! 🍽️🌀