How to Make Parmesan Cheese?

Heat fresh cow’s milk to about 32°C to 34°C

Add starter culture and let it ripen briefly

Add rennet and allow the milk to coagulate

Cut the curd into very small pieces

Stir the curds gently while slowly heating to about 55°C

Let the curds settle and separate from the whey

Drain the whey

Gather the curds into a mold

Press the curds to form a firm wheel

Remove the cheese from the mold and salt it in brine or by dry salting

Age the cheese in a cool, humid environment

Turn and brush the cheese regularly during aging

Age for at least 12 months

Continue aging for 18 to 36 months for stronger flavor

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