Low Fat Cream Cheese

by Tarla Dalal

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Cream cheese is at the heart of many a mouth-watering dessert. While this base ingredient is usually made with full-fat milk and citric acid crystals, here we share a low-cal version made with low-fat milk and curds.

This Low-Fat Cream Cheese gives you the opportunity to create many snacks and desserts like pizzas and cheesecakes, at almost zero fat and very few calories. Dieter’s Pizza , Guilt Free Lemon Cheesecake , Fruits with Low Fat Cream Cheese , Nutritious Mini Pizza and Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Herb Dip with Vegetable Strips are a few examples.

Low Fat Cream Cheese recipe - How to make Low Fat Cream Cheese

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Total Time: 13 mins 14Makes 14 tbsp
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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1 1/2 cups low-fat curds (dahi) , beaten

Method

Put the milk to boil in a deep non-stick pan, while stirring occasionally.
When it starts boiling, switch off the flame and wait for 1 minute.
Add the curds, while stirring gently and wait for 2 minutes and allow it to curdle.
Once the milk has curdled, strain using a muslin cloth. Do not throw away the whey.
Combine the paneer with ½ cup of whey in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Use as required.

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