🧀 I Made Real Gruyère Cheese from Scratch at Home… It Took 7 MONTHS! Here’s What Happened 🤯🔥

🌟 We're back with another amazing recipe! 🍽️✨ Today, we’re going to learn how to make Homemade Gruyère Cheese from Scratch (Aged 7 Months) step by step! 🎉 This is a completely natural, additive-free, and healthy recipe you can easily prepare at home to bring extra flavor to your table. 🏡💚 📌 In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How to make traditional Gruyère-style cheese using raw milk and natural calf rennet ✅ The full process of cutting, cooking, pressing, brining, and aging your own cheese ✅ What to expect during aging, and how to achieve a rich, beautifully shaped, balanced cheese 🥄 Recipe: 🧂 Ingredients: 1️⃣ 20 liters of raw milk 2️⃣ 1 glass of natural calf rennet (şirden mayası) 3️⃣ 900g ground rock salt (for brine) 4️⃣ 3 liters of water (for brine) 5️⃣ Additional salt (for dry-salting) 6️⃣ Cheesecloths and cheese molds (or DIY alternatives) ✅ Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Strain & Warm the Milk 👉 Strain 20L raw milk through a cheesecloth and heat it to 34°C. In winter, aim for the higher end of the 32–37°C range. 2. Add Rennet & Ferment 👉 Add 1 glass of rennet, mix well, cover, and let it ferment for 1 hour (or 40 min in summer). When ready, the curd should jiggle like jelly. 3. Cut & Break the Curd 👉 Cut the curd into small cubes, then break them down into rice-sized grains. 4. Cook the Curd 👉 Scoop out some whey to ease stirring. Slowly heat the curds to 60°C, stirring gently. They're ready when they feel like lentil meatballs when squeezed. 5. Drain the Curds 👉 Remove the remaining whey and place the curds into cheesecloth. Gently press by hand and place into molds (you can use cake molds + metal strainers as alternatives). 6. Shape & Press 👉 Shape into a wheel while still warm. Flip after 30 minutes, then every 2–3 hours for the first 24 hours. Use weights (like paving stones) for even pressing. 7. Dry-Salt the Cheese 👉 Unmold and dry-salt for 4–5 days, flipping and wiping frequently. If the cheese bulges, pierce the bottom with a skewer. Keep it covered with a salted, damp cheesecloth to prevent cracking. 8. Brine Stage 👉 Make a 30% salt brine by dissolving 900g rock salt in 3L water. Submerge the cheese, weigh it down with a plate, and refrigerate for 15 days. 9. Final Dry-Aging 👉 Transfer to a warm, humid space (30–32°C, ~90% humidity). Dry-age for 10–15 days, salting every 5 days. It will start to sweat and soften—this is normal. 10. Long-Term Aging 👉 Remove excess salt, and let the cheese continue aging on wooden boards in a cool, dry place for 7 months or more. 🧀 The result? A firm, rich, Gruyère-style cheese with a beautiful homemade shape and a mild, balanced flavor—despite the salt! It may be tough to cut, but it's worth every slice. 🙌 Hello friends! 👋 I’m Melek. I’m here to share my love for cooking and my curiosity for discovering new tastes with you. On my channel, I prepare traditional Turkish recipes in the most practical and delicious way, and sometimes I explore new flavors inspired by cuisines around the world. 🍽️✨ If you're looking for natural, additive-free, and tasty recipes, you’re in the right place! ✅ Don’t forget to subscribe to join me on this cooking journey. 🎥📌 And hit the bell (🔔) to be the first to know when new recipes are uploaded! ❤️🙏🏻 Join this delicious adventure and add more color to our kitchen by subscribing! 💕 👉    / @melekleyemekglobal   🌍 Want to see even more recipes in Turkish? Check out our main Turkish channel: 👉    / @melekleyemekk   You can also follow me on other social platforms! 🥰 📌 Instagram 👉 instagram.com/melek_le_yemek 📌 TikTok 👉 tiktok.com/@melekle.yemek?_t=ZM-8uthceIakkg&_r=1 🔥 DON’T MISS MY OTHER DELICIOUS RECIPES! 😻👇 😱 You’ve NEVER Had Gözleme Like THIS! 🤯 The SHOCKING Way to Use Tripe (So Easy & Delicious!) 🥩🥟👇    • 😱 You’ve NEVER Had Gözleme Like THIS! 🤯 Th...   😱 The SHOCKING Way to Clean Beef Tripe at Home 🤯 (You’ll NEVER Do It the Old Way Again!)👇    • 😱 The SHOCKING Way to Clean Beef Tripe at ...   Make Yogurt ONCE, Eat for 90 DAYS?! 🤯 The Ancient Method They Don’t Want You to Know! 😱🔥👇    • Make Yogurt ONCE, Eat for 90 DAYS?! 🤯 The ...   🌶️ The SHOCKING Truth About Red Pepper Paste 😱 You’ve Been Making It WRONG Your Whole Life! 🔥👇    • 🌶️ The SHOCKING Truth About Red Pepper Pas...   How to Make Homemade Cheese Rennet with Calf Abomasum: The Secret to Perfect Cheese at Home! 🧀🐄✨👇    • How to Make Homemade Cheese Rennet with Ca...   The Secret to Perfect Homemade Tulum Cheese 🧀 You Won't Believe How Easy It Is! 😱✨    • The Secret to Perfect Homemade Tulum Chees...   I Made 2kg of Creamy Labneh from Just 2.5L of Milk 😳 You’ll Never Buy Cheese Again! 🧀👇    • I Made 2kg of Creamy Labneh from Just 2.5L...   This Homemade Black Seed Cheese Will Change Your Life! 🤯🧀 (Easy & Natural)👇    • This Homemade Black Seed Cheese Will Chang...   Thank you for watching, and see you in the next video! ❤️ #turkishfood #easyrecipes #healthyfood