Is cream cheese made with milk or cream?

Traditional cream cheese is made from 50% cream and 50% whole milk. Use all cream for the richest tasting cream cheese. If you're looking to make a lower fat cream cheese, we suggest using all whole milk.

How much cream cheese does this culture make?

Each of the 4 packets can culture between 1 qt and 1 gal of milk/cream. Yield will vary depending on the amount of milk fat, how long you strain the curds from the whey, etc., but generally you can expect ~3 cups/1.5 lbs. cream cheese from a gallon.

How long will it take to make a batch of cream cheese?

Before adding the culture, you need to heat the milk/cream to 86°F no faster than 1°F/min, which can take 30–40 mins for a gallon. Once you've stirred in the starter, it needs to culture for 12 hours. Then, it will take 6–12 hours to drain the whey.

Do I need any special equipment?

Nope! Everything you need is probably already lying around your kitchen: a large stainless steel pot with lid, a non-aluminum mixing utensil, a thermometer, a cheesecloth or butter muslin, a colander, and a bowl. Cheese salt optional.

What should I do with the leftover whey?

Don't just throw it out! Whey can be used as cooking liquid for potatoes, rice, grits, pasta and grains; as a starter culture for fermenting vegetables; as a nutrient boost in smoothies or drinks; to make whey cheese; or added to compost.

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Cream Cheese Starter Culture

Product ID: 612075932

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Brand
Cultures for
Diet type
Gluten Free
Flavour
Cheese
Number of Items
4
Package information
can

⏳ready in ~1 day

🧀4 direct-set starter packets

🌡️mesophilic culture, low-temp friendly

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Description

🧀 Unlock your kitchen’s artisan potential—fresh cream cheese, zero compromises!

GENEROUS YIELD - Each batch makes about 10 servings—ideal for sharing your gourmet creation or meal prepping.
VERSATILE GIFT READY - Gluten-free, multi-purpose culture that’s a unique, thoughtful gift for DIY foodies and pros alike.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY CRAFT - No aging required—perfect for first-timers craving fresh, soft cheese in just 24 hours.
EFFORTLESS ARTISAN CHEESE - Direct-set culture with veggie rennet pre-mixed for seamless homemade cream cheese.
CLEAN CUSTOM INGREDIENTS - Skip preservatives and additives; control every ingredient for a healthier, pure cheese experience.

This Cream Cheese Starter Culture kit includes 4 packets of mesophilic direct-set starter with vegetable rennet pre-mixed, enabling easy homemade cream cheese in about one day. Designed for beginners and pros, it requires no aging and yields roughly 10 servings per batch. Free from artificial additives, it offers a clean, gluten-free option to craft fresh, soft cheese with full control over ingredients.

Specifications

ASIN	B016C2LAEY
ASIN	B016C2LAEY
Age Range Description	Suitable for all ages
Best Sellers Rank	#95,525 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #252 in Cream Cheeses
Brand Name	Cultures for Health
Container Type	can
Cuisine	Multi-purpose
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (250)
Customer reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (250)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Cheese, Vegetable
Item Form	cream
Item Weight	1.6 Grams
Number of Items	4
Number of Pieces	4
Package Dimensions	17.6 x 13.2 x 1.2 cm; 1.6 g
Size	NO, large
UPC	814598020476

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