Cream Cheese Made from Sour Cream
Soft, tender, and made from natural ingredients - no additives! Cream Cheese from Sour Cream is ready in 15 minutes, and the rest is done by bacteria. In 12 hours, you’ll have a delicious spreadable cheese for bread or baking.
Updated : 31 July, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
400 grams
Sour cream
300 grams
Yogurt
0.5 teaspoon
Lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make cream cheese from sour cream? Very simply and quickly! First, prepare the needed ingredients to your taste.
Step 2
Use sour cream with at least 20% fat. The fattier the sour cream, the tastier the cheese. I used 25% fat sour cream. It's especially delicious with farm-fresh cream.
Step 3
The yogurt must be plain and natural, with live cultures and no additives. Read the label carefully. If it doesn't contain live bacteria, the sour cream won’t ferment, and the cheese won’t form.
Step 4
Put the sour cream in a bowl. Add the yogurt and stir. The mixture will become thinner.
Step 5
Add salt and stir. Don’t add all the salt at once - start with half, taste, then add more if needed. Everyone's taste is different, so adjust spices and salt to your preference.
Step 6
Add lemon juice and stir. This gives a light, pleasant tang. You may skip it if preferred.
Step 7
Place a colander or strainer over a deep bowl.
Step 8
Line it with a cotton towel or 4-6 layers of cheesecloth, letting the ends hang over the sides. Pour the sour cream mixture into the colander.
Step 9
Fold the edges of the towel over the cheese mass.
Step 10
Place a small plate or dish on top, then set a 1-liter (34 fl oz) jar on it for weight. Place the setup in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Whey will separate and drain into the bowl.
Step 11
After 12 hours, unwrap the towel. The cheese will be soft and creamy. Use it on bread, in pies, or for desserts.
Step 12
Store the cheese in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!