Queso Doble Crema (Double Cream Cheese)

Ingredients

• 11 gallon whole milk(3785g)
• 21 pound sour cream(454g)
• 38 tablespoon vinegar(120g)
• 41.5 tablespoon salt(27g)

Instructions

1. 1Heat the whole milk in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling.
2. 2Add the sour cream to the hot milk and mix well.
3. 3Turn off the heat and continue mixing.
4. 4Add the vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar) and stir continuously until the curds begin to separate from the whey.
5. 5Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
6. 6Pour the mixture through a strainer or cheesecloth to drain the excess whey.
7. 7Add the salt to the curds and mix thoroughly.
8. 8Transfer the curds to a mold or container of your choice, pressing down to compact the cheese.
9. 9Refrigerate the cheese overnight.
10. 10Remove from the mold and serve chilled.