Artisanal, Farmstead Kefir Cheese

Learn how Finger Lakes Dexter Creamery produces probiotic raw milk kefir cheese from their own Irish Dexter cows.

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[Holly Rock ranch]

We have Dexter cows and this is what we are working towards at Holly Rock Ranch here in Washington state our own micro Dexter dairy . Cool to see they have a Dexter dairy that is up and running out east. We need more Dexter farmers the milk and meat of Dexter's is of fine quality.

[UncleJunior52]

What kind of lumber are you using to store the cheese for 60 days. Are you storing cheese on treated lumber? Treated Green Lumber Is loaded with chemicals.

[Jack T]

ditto - I ate up my first batch. After you eat it once, you kinda' crave it. At least we have Finger Lakes to keep us supplied when we run out! LOL

[mozaikadezign]

I have been experimenting and like you have said, it does get more acidic and the cheese is nicer! I have a hard time keeping it because no sooner than it's made, everyone is gobbling it down on crackers and fresh home baked bread..my daughter loves it! I add fresh chives, black pepper and a little sea salt.

[Jack T]

I have made kefir cheese as well, however I did not need to use any rennet. The kefir will get acidic enough that you do not have to. I have experimented in the aging process and what I found intriguing is that the older it gets, the milder it gets! I've only gone as long as 2 weeks because I end up eating it all! It's great on those fancy thin water crackers!

[mozaikadezign]

beautiful video! I just recently began making kefir and it's fun..but I really want to make cheese for myself and my family. They only question I have, is it necessary to use rennet and where do you purchase this? BTW, your cows seem very happy and content!

[emoneyblue]

Wow, I would love to see more videos on the subject, great job and thanks for sharing.

[Analia Westplate Palmer]

love it! I love Kifer Mil so I am looking into make my own cheese! Thank you so much for sharing!

[123BDG123]

What you are doing is awesome!

[dbztiki]

awesome can I come over?