Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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With just 3 ingredients, you can make perfectly delicious and smooth cream cheese from scratch - or take it one step further and turn it into whipped cream cheese that's perfect for bagels.

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Stuff used in this video:

Cheesecloth
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Metal Mesh Strainer
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Enamel Dutch Oven
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Food Processor
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KitchenAid Mixer
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See the full Cream Cheese recipe here:
greatlakescountry.com/recipes-cooking/homemade-cream-cheese-recipe
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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Curds & Whey
03:01 - Straining
04:39 - Processing
06:09 - Whipped Cream Cheese
07:10 - Tasting
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