Homemade Queso Fresco UNDER $5.00

[@fransnaswamy9539]

I am an Indian, and I do enjoy watching and recreating your recipes at home. My husband loves when I make them. It's interesting as paneer is made the same way as this recipe. Great job!

[@marcomolinero5877]

I find that there's quite a few similarities between Indian and Mexican Cuisine

[@isldgal]

I always wondered if Paneer and Panela had a connection

[@TechDogeth]

@@marcomolinero5877 Not afraid to integrate yummy spices and some heat, also adapting to what's available. Although that last one could be said about every cuisine in the world perhaps? We are all good at using what we have got and it makes for a common ground regardless of where you grew up or live :)

[@carlitosway5748]

@@marcomolinero5877 those similarities are all due to indigenous ingredients that were imported to India, outside of that, no similarity at all

[@asdisskagen6487]

The timing on this video could not be better; I get fresh, raw milk from a local farmer and need ways to use it and I *also * have difficulty finding Queso Fresco in my area! Thank you so much for all of your videos! Your instructions are always clear and concise and every recipe I have tried has turned out fantastically!

[@VillaCocina]

Great to hear! I’m so jealous you have access to raw milk 🥹

[@kelliepineda9822]

@asdisskagen6487 I love caso fresco n hubby like cotija I sent video to my daughter n she's so excited too. I have to drive 2.5 hrs to find either chs

[@Diomedes300]

@@VillaCocina how much cheese was produced in the end?

[@lorieast5347]

I so miss getting fresh raw milk. I absolutely loved making my own yogurt too... sooooo good.

[@DG-dy4tv]

I was just thinking how good this will be with my fresh raw milk.

[@nilou352]

When I make this type of cheese ,I add either pesto or wine, and it turns to beautiful color, which enhances my cheese board.

[@Heartofahomesteader]

When do you add them? Right before molding?

[@TheVTRainMan]

@@Heartofahomesteader I'm guessing you would do any seasoning when she did the salt. I was curious about this myself. I'll have to try it.

[@rushpatel1350]

Great video! I make this often except I do add heavy cream for extra fat. In my culture we call it paneer.

[@ando1135]

Italians call it ricotta haha it’s all the same thing just some steps vary

[@abbyrubi4056]

That would be panela cheese for us 😂😂😂 I love to learn from other countries

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Wow, never knew Queso Fresco is same as what is known as paneer in Indian cuisine. How interesting !!

[@Janknitz1]

I make this kind of cheese in my electric pressure cooker. No stirring over a hot pot and checking the temperature. So easy, and delicious.

[@joesweeney6262]

Do you use the yoghurt setting?

[@KathyMorgan-me9tv]

Recipe?

[@TXstang347]

What settings do you use?

[@artistlovepeace]

OMG! I've been literally dying to figure out how to make at home. Your channel is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing these recipes. You are a great chef and educator.

[@deliaforet8997]

Omg brings back so many beautiful memories of my Grandmother and mom making these

[@mconnie111]

I’m going to have to give this a go ! I never thought it could be so easy. Thanks for sharing

[@VillaCocina]

You can do it!

[@cupholder7758]

Yo tambien!

[@michellezevenaar]

Thank you! Its extremely hard to find in Europe so we use feta often. This will definitely be a great to try!

[@VillaCocina]

Hope you like it!

[@kindabluejazz]

It's basically the same as ricotta, which is just not pressed as dry. You can ricotta and press it if you want the equivalent.

[@rogerrabt]

We used to make this with fresh goat's milk on the farm.

[@drido]

Thank you so much for sharing. I've made this twice so far. The first time following the recipe, the second adding chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano) in when forming the cheese. Both came out amazing.

[@Ilikedinosaurs_1]

PLEASE tell me you have your curly hair routine somewhere if not please put it on some platform!! Your hair looks gorgeous and hydrated🫶🏼 I've been looking for something else to try!

[@krazyinthekeys]

Thanks for teaching me a life skill, i make this every 2 weeks and have drastically cut back my commercial cheese consumption, homemade is so much better 😊

[@renecovarrubias5160]

WOW! I love queso fresco! You saved me so much money! I am subscribing!

[@bradleydrivn]

Thank you - this is the first video I've seen that explains the difference in method to achieve crumbly or creamy textures.

[@brigette3004]

Farm cheese. My great grandmother made this cheese.

[@ilovemelodyjane]

I think I'm in love. 🥰 What a gift. I too live 22 miles from a town, but have easy access to fresh raw milk.

[@tanyasharadamba1264]

It's so good. & if you use lemon it is more like ricotta with the tiny curds. (Works fine with milk about to turn too)

[@munozinni]

8:05 Wow señor Nelson is ready for some refried beans with some cheese 😊

[@andrewknaff9220]

I am making this right now. I am letting the curds cool down and just have to put the cheese into a mould and wrap it. Thank you for the recipe, it was super easy to follow!

[@shandizuribe]

Great job all and all and thank you for the easy instructions!

[@mymobilebuddy4392]

This is my first time viewing. I am very impressed with your presentation and video. Thanks.

[@hollish196]

I can no longer get this where I live so this is a godsend! I could weep that stores have "restructured" their dairy choices.

[@VillaCocina]

Let’s make so cheese then! 🙌

[@MakerBoyOldBoy]

4:26 Use store bought pasteurized whole milk and heat only to 100 to 110 degrees. Many similar videos with same process.

[@brianaustin6361]

Enjoy watching your videos

[@sritter66]

I have made this and it is as easy as it looks.

[@SetoKaiba342]

I loooove this channel!

[@cynb.347]

Thank you! This is similar to making ricotta, only no kneading for ricotta. I watched Rick Bayless making this. My Dear, yours looks and I imagine tastes so much better. Can you make more cheese with the left over whey? If not, any other uses for it?

[@julianpetruzzelli5489]

Wondering this as well, it looked like a lot was left over.

[@taconinja4802]

Thank you for your video. It was straightforward. The instructions were easy to follow and now I have a puck of cheese. ❤

[@gpr8695]

Fantastic !!! Thank you !!!

[@desireegrimaldy]

Delicioso! Lo hago con limón pero voy a probar con vinagre!

[@sylvia4alvarez]

You are so gracious. Really enjoy you teaching us how to do it. Thank you.

[@Marine-qp3hx]

Made this and it turned out great

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Wow! So great! Thank you!

[@gaileestriegel7102]

Thank you so much. I just made my first batch. Now I wait 8 hours!

[@tsinoy]

In the Philippines, we call this "kesong puti" (white cheese).

[@MrDoneboy]

Thanks for your recipes from real Mexican cuisine, Rossana!

[@VillaCocina]

Glad you like them!

[@mellosings6180]

Ive never seen it wrapped in banana leaves. 🥰As a Puerto Rican Im so excited to try it this way. Does the leaf infuse flavor into the cheese? Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Ming3484]

Definitely making this on Friday. I love queso fresco for my turkey chili, quinoa salad, and ensalada de nopales. Gracias por la receta😊😊😊😊

[@royschrader8003]

Thumbs up people.

[@cupholder7758]

This huero made queso fresco for the first time! It is chilling in the refrigerator. I don't use cheesecloth. I use nylon laundry bags from the 99¢ store. They are small enough to fit over a small strainer. BTW, whey is pronounced "way" like pinche guey. :)

[@gemapolo2847]

You're a blessing🌸

[@condeerogers5858]

This is great. I will make this soon. I used lemon last time and it go so well. Thanks.

[@traveler0415]

I love queso fresco , this is a great simple recipe😊 I'm definitely no longer buying it from outside Lol

[@dangracia4611]

So I made this day before yesterday and I'm not sure if I did it right. After separating the curds out, I kneaded it for about 5-minutes because I wanted it a little more firm and not so crumbly. Then I molded using a cheese mold I already had wrapped it in parchment paper and then plastic wrap. Was supposedly done at 8PM that night but I left it in the fridge overnight. Next day I pulled it out and cut a slice. Taste was great and it wasn't very crumbly at all. After eating a little bit of it I put about a 1½" square in a ramekin and put it in the microwave to melt it for one minute. Didn't melt. Ran it another minute and it still didn't melt. Tried 30 seconds more and I could still see the top of it peeking out of the Ramekin. I pulled it out of the microwave and let it sit for a minute or so and picked it up. It was pretty light but hard like a sugar cube. I scraped a bit of it off and tasted it. It was still fine but would probably break my teeth If I tried to bite through it. So it didn't melt at all but rather, all the liquid evaporated from that piece. I was hoping to use it to stuff some Hatch Peppers for Chili Rellenos but that won't work if it won't melt. Any idea what I might have done wrong? I'll still slice and eat it but doubt that it will melt because it wouldn't melt in the microwave. Was also looking forward to using it on nachos.

[@AddictAnime1]

I wouldn't consider queso fresco a melting cheese or even a hot cheese. It is more for topping or just having a slice on the side to munch on.

[@midwestgal631]

This is similar to how to make ricotta.. Can't wait to make this; the markets around me do sell it, but it's $$$, so this will be useful to know how to do.

[@peachespulaski5981]

I cant wait to try this!

[@girlgonewisej]

Your hair looks stunning!

[@nomihoch]

Yes as someone who loves listening to different accents, I kept feeling like wee instead of way, was a mistake worth correcting. Other than that, I really enjoyed listening to your voice. It is very melodic and beautiful.

[@SandraQuick-c8h]

Thank you for sharing. I will be making soon.

[@munozinni]

I love queso fresco just like señor Nelson does but I just don’t like the process of any dairy product I’m not sure why cause I like yoghurt sour cream cheese but I don’t drink milk and raw milk is out of the question 😊I don’t know what is wrong with me 😢😢but you nailed it with this recipe is so amazing and I hope everyone enjoys making their own cheese …Saludos!!!👋😃👋 Y’all have a great Sunday 😊

[@Iloveyoutube11]

Nice. I'll have to try it

[@jhh70]

Wow, I can't wait to try this.

[@almag6524]

u make it look so easy girl! thanks.

[@fernandopena1274]

This is great! Thank you for sharing.

[@elizabethnanney5990]

Can’t wait to make this…yum.

[@carmenr5618]

Now that's real queso fresco thank you for sharing God bless you both!💜💜💜💜

[@VillaCocina]

Same to you!

[@kathyeasterday8269]

Thank you I’m going to try this! ❤

[@chihuahuamommylivesintexas5713]

I’m Brazilian 🇧🇷and I love Queso fresco I’m doing gracias 🇲🇽hello from Houston Texas 💃🏻👢👢🐃🐴🐎🐶🐾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dfalco2138]

Thanks so much for this! Can’t wait to try it.

[@lucreciaflores351]

Great recipe!!!!

[@themrjosb]

Great video!! Thank you so much for this recipe gotta try it out!

[@VillaCocina]

Please do! Enjoy! 😊

[@DesertBloomsGarden]

ohhhhhh will be trying this! 🫶

[@cskillet4277]

Thank you great video.

[@raincoffeeandbooks8079]

Oh my goodness! I will be making this as soon as we run out of our store bought queso fresco! Thank you so very much for this easy and money saving recipe! 🥰🥰🥰

[@VillaCocina]

It's so good!😊

[@briansmith8629]

thank you! you make things so accessible and easy to follow.

[@taconinja4802]

I’m making mine right now

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

Good recipe to have! Thanks

[@jeansandhoodiegardengal2975]

New sub!!!! Awesome 😎 video sista!!!!

[@Michele-z4k]

Wow! That is easy! I’m going to make it.

[@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262]

Thank you😄

[@VillaCocina]

You're welcome 😊

[@manarcabrera2528]

I love cheese. I’m going to make some.

[@KaoV1983]

This is on the to do list. Thanks for this amazing video!!

[@patablanche5075]

Great recipe. ❤thank you

[@artistlovepeace]

Villa Cocina, you are a super taster. I'd bet on it.

[@knotqueen2419]

Thank you.

[@sburns3814]

Wow! So easy and looks so good we’re making some tonight

[@miltonjasso5843]

OUSTANDING 💥 !!! Thank you so much for your time and effort, this is great recipe, Le ofrezco el apoyo con un humilde LIKE 👍🏽 !!

[@VillaCocina]

Muchas gracias!

[@goldseekersadventures9380]

When you process it by needing it, can you add flavor to it like blackberry juice or some other juice? And before you need it, can you put it in a cold smoker for a little while staring it up at times before you press it?

[@BigboiiTone]

Great info and technique of course but i liked hearing about how you used to buy it from someone. In Alaska we will buy fresh seafood from people such as the famous spotted shrimp!

[@bethwood765]

Queso Fresco and guava paste….🎉 Thanks for sharing, I’ll be making this soon!

[@bmack5973]

Fantastic 👏 nearly all cheese has rennet made by Pfizer in it now unless it is a raw cheese or a pure organic and non GMO cheese. This is really easy to make. I can't wait to make it! Thanks 🙏

[@VillaCocina]

Go for it! ☺️

[@gilbert2720]

Rennet, which is an animal product, has been used in cheese for centuries

[@AnniCarlsson]

Or have a country that use rennet from acculy cows

[@brauliavalenzuela3195]

I will have to try making this sometime soon. Looks delicious.

[@VillaCocina]

It's so good!

[@carolinerodriguez234]

Can this cheese be frozen? By the way my family loved this recipe. Thank you😊

[@wr3add]

U made this look ez…imma try it thanx

[@PunkFlamingos]

Thank you for this recipe! I cant wait to try this recipe.

[@VillaCocina]

Hope you like it!

[@WandaGale66]

What is the difference between queso fresco and cottage cheese? This is exactly how you make cottage cheese.

[@Maria_Moon_Angel]

It seems like cottage cheese is usually in its own liquid that's why it's not the same?

[@soul4sail]

Whole milk vs skim milk

[@captainbobsparrow9092]

Probably the water content of the final product.

[@cupholder7758]

One is Mexican and the other one isn't.

[@marcomolinero5877]

It's just a different name depending on where you come from. Onion seeds in India are called Kalonji and in Africa called nigella also called charnushka in Europe. I found this out yesterday when looking for them

[@estherrodriguez8693]

Can queso fresco be frozen to increase the shelf life? Also how long does it last fresh in the refrigerator? Thank you for your videos ❤

[@debbiezullo7056]

Very cool…. So easy. Thank you for sharing. I love you guys. Take care ♥️

[@VillaCocina]

Thank you! You too!

[@SallyMalicoat-m4f]

What do u do with the milk afterwards

[@johnherron3961]

♥ Good stuff!

[@VillaCocina]

Yes 🙌

[@Tony-m4h]

Wow…you two are so amazing!!! That was with a kiss/keep it sweet and simple… As always thank you for sharing.

[@VillaCocina]

Our pleasure! So kind of you!

[@heathersmeather]

🍋 Does lime juice work as well? Just curious.

[@dinafelix1243]

Cuanto tiempo dejamos descansar la leche una vez que agregas el vinagre para colarlo?

[@soxpuff]

My mom used to make this.

[@catherineroth4768]

I'm so excited to try this!!!🎉

[@VillaCocina]

Have fun! You will love it!

[@tango2642]

How much salt do you use for 1 gal of milk? I understand: to taste. But, where do we start?

[@wf8933]

Looks 😋 😋 delicious.Will have to give it a try.

[@VillaCocina]

Please do!

[@brianwilliams2305]

This is awesome! I can’t find Queso Fresco anywhere in my area. Now I can make my own. Thank you for sharing!

[@VillaCocina]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@annetttt]

Totally making this

[@VillaCocina]

Yes 🙌 You should ☺️

[@AishyMarie]

Omg, I didn’t know it was this easy to make queso fresco. I live in Algeria with my husband and there’s no queso fresco here lol I miss my Mexican cheese 😔