3 Methods to Separate Cream from Milk | Dairy Processing with Wisdom Preserved

Cream has so many lovely uses, but if you have raw whole milk, you may be wondering what is the best way to separate the cream from the milk. I have tried a handful of different ways and want to tell you what we have learned.
Milk needs to sit undisturbed for at least 24 hours to allow the cream to float to the top of the jar. There should be a discernable cream line.
First, we tried the turkey baster. Neither of us had tried this before but we found it to be a surprisingly good technique. You just depress the bulb, insert the tip into the top of the cream and slowly release the pressure on the bulb, sucking up the cream. Keep your container for cream close by as this can be messy if you have to move it too far. Repeat until there is about 1/4 inch layer of cream left to avoid pulling off milk with it.
I found I liked the baster for later use. If I want to make whip cream I need really heavy cream, so I put the cream in the refrigerator for a day or two. After this point, there is an additional separation that occurs with the heaviest cream going to the top. There is often a small amount of milk that you will see at the very bottom. This milk is what I target with the baster. I put the tip all the way to the little milk layer and pull it out from under the cream. I usually pull just a little of the bottom layer of cream too just to be thorough. Then I am left with just the heavy cream. Perfect for whipping. I really like how precise this method is.
The ladle method is the one that both of us had used in the past. It is very simple. Depending on the size container you have will determine the size ladle you use. This can be anywhere from a large ladle down to a gravy ladle. Tip the ladle sideways and gently insert into the top of the cream allowing the cream to flow into the ladle as you tip it back right side up. I would also keep your container close by for this technique so you don't have to travel as far with a ladle full of cream. As you reach the lower portion of the cream you want to change your technique a little by gently pressing the ladle straight into the cream layer allowing the cream to pour in over the sides. Stop when there is about 1/4 inch of cream left to avoid taking milk out with your cream.
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Intro: (0:00)
What We Are Doing: (0:11)
Cream Line: (0:30)
Turkey Baster Method: (0:50)
Ladle Method: (4:11)
Beverage Container Method: (7:14)
Outro: (11:47)
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[@danalorrainedodds1245]

Wow the 3rd method is an awesome way to remove cream from milk…

[@WisdomPreserved]

I really like it.

[@theemmanuelswife]

Love the last method; excellent!

[@kathyhenry8932]

🎉😅 thanks so much for the last method ❤. Kathy from West Virginia

[@WisdomPreserved]

You are so welcome! I love that way.

[@LittleAnna777]

Thank you for the tips

[@WisdomPreserved]

No problem!

[@celesteargoward]

Totally living this video, recently introduced to raw milk and have had a hard time separating the cream. Tried to make butter and I had too much milk in my cream. Thank y'all.....

[@WisdomPreserved]

You're so welcome! I love having the different methods so I can match them with what I need at the time. There are so many different things you can do with raw milk. You should try the strawberry and the peach ice cream with your cream wisdompreserved.life/simply-divine-peaches-and-cream-ice-cream/ wisdompreserved.life/how-to-make-luscious-homemade-strawberry-ice-cream/ They use an old fashioned way of making ice cream that doesn't use a ice cream maker or salt etc. It has such a great fresh flavor.

[@BD-bb4rd]

Excellent video ladies! I found you randomly while searching for info on how to separate cream from raw milk and the turkey baster and the jar with a spigot are genius! I had to do a double take during your intro, as I'm in Monroe! I'd love more info on how to get milk from Green Valley Dairy if they're selling. I currently get raw milk from Silvana Creamery, but I'd love to have another option (I was SO sad when Art of Milk closed several years ago)

[@WisdomPreserved]

Linda Torres at Green Valley Dairy, 509-670-3082, would be your contact for that. Thank you for your comments. I love using a combination of the 3 methods depending on the situation.

[@BD-bb4rd]

@@WisdomPreserved Thanks so much!

[@norxgirl1]

Wow!!!

[@hannatefera223]

hi i love what you do, it's beautiful, but i have one question, can i boil the fresh milk first and then put it in the fridge for 24 hours to separete

[@WisdomPreserved]

If you boil milk it will have a cooked milk taste and a risk of scorching. You could pasteurize the milk beforehand. Here is our video on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaanpymmMaCa5I Then you could allow it to separate.

[@phumezangum5708]

Good day. I've just recently discovered your videos and they are helpful. How does one get cream from home pasteurized milk? Or how does one pasteurise cream?

[@WisdomPreserved]

The cream will separate from pasteurized milk just like it will from raw milk. You pasteurize cream in the same way that you pasteurize milk. We have a milk pasteurization video that may be helpful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaanpymmMaCa5I

[@tillisross2246]

Where did you get the glass container with the spout??

[@WisdomPreserved]

I got that one at Fred Meyers.

[@tillisross2246]

@@WisdomPreserved does the spout leak? Been reading reviews on Amazon of different ones and many say the spout leaks…

[@WisdomPreserved]

@@tillisross2246 Mine tends to have a drop or two after use but I just catch that with a cloth before it can drip down. Otherwise, it has been great.

[@Angel.in.a.wolfden]

Where do you get the glass jar with bottom spout?

[@WisdomPreserved]

I got this one at Fred Meyers but Amazon has similar ones. The important thing it to get a metal spout. The plastic ones break too easily.

[@MeetTheMozingos]

2 questions.... How long does this last in the refrigerator? And do you have a video on making butter?

[@WisdomPreserved]

Cream will generally last 1-3 weeks in the refrigerator. Your nose is often the best detector of if it has gone bad. Here is a link to our butter making video. It is such an easy process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmpqZKDr9F4Y8U

[@MeetTheMozingos]

@@WisdomPreserved thank you so much. I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@erikasbest931]

Hi just watched your video do you let the milk sit on the counter or the fridge for 2 days

[@WisdomPreserved]

In the refrigerator.

[@asiag6863]

Hello :) I have tried making whipping cream from my raw cream. But it wont whip. Im guessing its because there is too mich milk in the cream. What can i do to seperate it better? Thank you!

[@WisdomPreserved]

For whipping cream, you need the heavy cream. In order to get that, after you have separated the cream you need to allow it to sit 24-48 hours so it can separate more. The thicker cream will be in the top 1/4 of the jar. This is what will work best for whipping cream.

[@tracygill9868]

Awesome! So that cream if you were to buy in store, what would they call it? Because the highest we can buy here is 35%

[@WisdomPreserved]

I'm not sure what the percentage would be but I have found if I want really heavy cream, I let it sit for a few more days in the refrigerator after I have seperated it. There is usually a little more milk in it that seperates out at the bottom and the heaviest cream floats to the top. I just pull off the top half of the cream and it is super thick.

[@Agenda21Truth1]

I buy 40% at Costco.

[@joebobjenkins7837]

1:35 let set? You mean leave it on the counter or just dont touch it when its in the fridge?

[@WisdomPreserved]

Just leave it in the fridge without moving it much.

[@Sarai_Anna_bornagain]

What about if our raw milk comes in a standard plastic container? How can we remove the cream then?

[@WisdomPreserved]

You could try to use the turkey baster or put it in a wide mouth container and let it separate for 24-48 hours.

[@Sarai_Anna_bornagain]

@@WisdomPreserved thank you!

[@hientran.hitavietnam]

hello, It must be fresh milk that has not been pasteurized, right?

[@WisdomPreserved]

It just has to not be homogenized. It could be pasteurized and it would still separate.

[@richlohr103]

Big question. Lactose intolerance. Since about my early 40's I've had trouble drinking the "pastorized" milk. How does this raw milk taste, & how would it affect my digestion? Oh & how long is the shelf life? Thank you

[@WisdomPreserved]

A lot is probably dependent on your dairy, cow, etc. I can tell you my experience with my sister's dairy: I like the raw milk. It is creamy and separates from the cream so I either shake it up and drink it or take off the cream for other uses. There are actually some health benefits to drinking raw milk as long as you know the cleanliness of the dairy it came from. The studies I have read indicate raw and pasteurized milk have the same amount of lactose but there have been anecdotal stories of people digesting the raw milk better. Generally, I would recommend goat milk for lactose intolerance. If you have trouble with the taste I would take a look at our How to Make Goat Milk Palatable video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np27fK2ZpbKGfsU Her milk is usually good for about 2 weeks.

[@maddisonyarbrough8381]

If you research it you’ll find that people who are lactose intolerant normally don’t have a reaction to raw milk because it still has the enzyme (lactase) in it. Pasteurized milk takes this out and it is needed to breakdown lactose. The two enzymes work together so I would recommend giving raw milk a try.

[@WisdomPreserved]

@@maddisonyarbrough8381 Thanks for the info,

[@xenowarrior100]

I can back these statements up my wife could not drink more than half a cup of milk now with raw milk she drinks it like it’s going it of fashion and she’s fine

[@madisonsteeley3054]

All the statements about raw milk are true!!! Fun fact raw milk has also been referred to as "White blood" because it has every single element blood does except red blood cells. It even has white blood cells in it!! It is very health and good for your body and it is a big big help when trying to heal your gut and digestion. You can find local dairies that produce raw milk near you with "Real milk finder" it's a website that local dairies register with they also have some educational info and sources about raw milk.

[@maisoonkodida5253]

Hi dear can I make pomegranate juice by cooking the pomegranate and without adding sugar thank you again

[@WisdomPreserved]

I would think so. I would get it nice and hot but don't boil it. When it is soft, mash the fruit and then strain it over a container with either a strainer, jelly bag or cheese cloth. A steamer juicer would probably work as well if you have one.

[@TTTitusss]

Is it easier to use a large fat separator instead of the spiget jar? Just sayin'.

[@WisdomPreserved]

A fat separator may even work better because the opening is on the bottom but if you want to do large quantities the spigot jar is your best bet.

[@jodyrichards9178]

Was that an eye roll after the ladle discussion 😂

[@CC-lv1ox]

Please provide the gallon jar with the spiket resource.

[@WisdomPreserved]

I got mine from Fred Meyer but there are many other options. Here is a 2 jar set and it has a metal spigot so it will last longer: www.amazon.com/1-Gallon-Beverage-Dispenser-Serveware-Stainless/dp/B0B3M6QBVG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U49801PWPE4X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UvpmgTes_t3aa_gZw0k0RrixYk8VDebkReFRNXqQhhWITorK1KBIFSElfbD9bl9m_-z3duEofYps0sqO-7SUp-81a_fB_Ym-zfaZ_Z8yjn-EBl3h9YaaGSdOV8BPpvIhlXlWpNgcq08yR3otehAi3U7fNYflTkKIDM9AMcA3WdfAfOnnJRSuWovTnoQEfP4VANvGZOgs8XIk3fmHRJ2zVELwMKLiiUL33lV0g7Atcoo1_cYa5yQtMlTq_ooNZ_7MlhSNE_Cl08mK4jrhqa5ChNdYmshBzktEopBcj_RYaPY.E8HTNDAdt8VQRKh10W6HGXJTzaQi-yhPTz0roMJdOK8&dib_tag=se&keywords=1%2Bgallon%2Bglass%2Bjar%2Bwith%2Bspigot&qid=1709509923&sprefix=jar%2Bwith%2Bspigot%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1&th=1 It seems like it is a good option.

[@Raynestorm1968]

You say in your video you just keep adding more milk. How many times can you do this before you have to start worrying about the milk/cream spoiling? and how long does raw milk/cream last in the fridge? I just got a little bottle baby heifer that is going to be my family milk cow when she grows up.....I can't wait to be able to milk her everyday and get real milk and cream without the processing and cost.

[@WisdomPreserved]

Milk is good in the refrigerator for about 7 days. So I try to empty it and clean it out about once a week. With 7 kids we go through about 8 gallons a week. With the layer of cream on the top it seems like it lasts a little bit longer. That is so great that you have your own cow. You will be able to try so many amazing things with your milk.

[@Raynestorm1968]

@@WisdomPreserved I look forward to it. I want to try making my own butter, ice cream, and mozza cheese! Some things just don't turn out right with store bought (pasteurized) milk.

[@abdulmajidqadri4451]

Why don't we get a clean thin cotten cloth like a net & pass the milk through the same cloth by pouring it gently . All the cream will get collected on the cloth & cream less milk will come down in a glass

[@ginenereed6043]

Good idea, did you try it? Did it work?

[@dmohanamurari1011]

Yeah did it work ???

[@kristymichael3397]

After you separate the cream from your milk is that when you would pasteurize it?

[@WisdomPreserved]

You can separate the cream before or after pasteurizing it. You just have to give it time to separate again if you pasteurize it.

[@Agenda21Truth1]

WHY would you want to Pasteurize it KILLING the All Natural enzymes/ingredients, which is the reason we buy/consume Raw Milk?

[@pl0ukize910]

Im going to milk my girl tomorrow ! Thanks for the tips

[@chinstonecracker6196]

3:00 🤨

[@user-uf8yq8jk9t]

how many time we have to wait tell cream come up of the milk?

[@WisdomPreserved]

24-48 hours is usually long enough

[@user-uf8yq8jk9t]

@@WisdomPreserved thanks🙏

[@user-uf8yq8jk9t]

@@WisdomPreserved How long does the cream stay fresh in the fridge and can we freeze it?

[@WisdomPreserved]

Cream is good in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. If frozen the taste and texture can be impacted. In that case, it is best to cook or bake with it.

[@user-uf8yq8jk9t]

@@WisdomPreserved Do we add salt as a preservative if we leave it for a month in the fridge, or is this not necessary.

[@MrRaaki]

Can we take a dense creamy area of milk, without boiling it from fresh milk?

[@WisdomPreserved]

As long as the milk has not been homogenized you should be able to separate the cream.

[@jerryhatrick5860]

More cream summer than winter if a cow grazes nqturaly.

[@WisdomPreserved]

That would make sense. Thanks for the info.

[@RomerosinHollister]

🤯

[@abdulmajidqadri4451]

All the three methods are rubbish not good

[@danielturner9832]

Looking like they work to me. I don't see an alternative from you so it makes me think you are talking "rubbish "

[@nerapsnart]

You need patience. And if your heart isn't truly into this type of lifestyle, it may not work for you without outside assistance. When something works for thousands of people and has for decades, you need to look inward.