How to Make Brie Cheese?

Heat milk to 90–95°F (32–35°C)

Add mesophilic starter culture and Penicillium candidum

Let the milk ripen for 45–60 minutes

Add rennet diluted in cool non-chlorinated water

Stir gently for 30 seconds

Cover and let the milk coagulate for 60–90 minutes

Cut the curd into large cubes

Let the curds rest for 5–10 minutes

Ladle the curds into Brie molds

Allow whey to drain naturally

Flip the molds several times over 12–24 hours

Remove the cheese from the molds

Sprinkle salt evenly on all sides

Place the cheese on a draining mat

Age at 50–55°F (10–13°C) with high humidity

Turn the cheese daily during aging

Age for 2–5 weeks until bloomy rind develops

Wrap the cheese and continue aging until soft and ripe

Refrigerate before serving

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