Basic Cream Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Combine creams and sugar and scald.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve rennet in 1 tablespoon water and stir into cream mixture. Add the buttermilk.
3. 3
   Pour into a large, glass bowl; set in cool (not the fridge) place for 4 to 5 hours until set.
4. 4
   Line colander with cheesecloth or muslin.
5. 5
   Spoon in the cream mixture, tie the ends together and hang over the sink or bowl to drain at least 2 days.
6. 6
   Turn out into a bowl, place in containers and refrigerate.