5 Fresh Spring Cheeses to Make at Home | Easy, Seasonal Cheese Recipes

5 Fresh Spring Cheeses to Make at Home | Easy, Seasonal Cheese Recipes

Spring: A Season of Renewal (and Cheese!)

Spring is a season of beginnings. The days grow longer, the soil warms, and everywhere you look there’s life returning—new blossoms, new growth, and yes, new milk.

With that milk comes the perfect invitation to make cheeses that mirror the season: soft, creamy, bright, and full of flavor. These are the kinds of cheeses that don’t need months to age or a cellar to store—they’re ready to enjoy now, and they’re full of the freshness that defines spring.

Here’s why spring is the perfect time to start making cheese:

  • 🌾 Fresh pastures make for flavorful milk, as goats, sheep, and cows graze on lush spring grasses and wild herbs
  • 🌿 Herbs and flowers are in season, adding color and aroma to your finished cheeses
  • 🧀 Soft cheese thrives in spring conditions, needing only simple tools and cool temperatures
  • 🪻 The process is grounding and nourishing, a chance to connect with nature and the rhythms of the season

Whether you’re milking your own goats, grabbing raw milk from the local farm stand, or experimenting with store-bought milk, spring cheeses invite you to slow down, stir gently, and savor the process. These recipes are simple enough for beginners, satisfying enough for seasoned makers, and joyful enough to make again and again.

5 Favorite Cheese Making Recipes for Spring

Chevre (Goat Cheese) Recipe

There’s something timeless and joyful about making Chevre in the spring. The milk is fresh and sweet, the process is simple, and the result? A creamy, tangy cheese that’s endlessly adaptable. Roll it in garden herbs, blend it with roasted garlic, or enjoy it just as it is—spread thick on a warm slice of toast. Chevre is one of the easiest cheeses to make, and one of the most rewarding.

🌿 Perfect for beginners, gardeners and foodies alike. Chevre is spring in a bite.

  • Pairs beautifully with fresh herbs from the garden
  • Great way to use goat milk from spring kidding season
  • Ready in 24 hours with minimal equipment

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Fromage Blanc Cheese Making Recipe - New England Cheesemaking Supply Company

Fromage Blanc Recipe

Soft, luscious, and oh-so-spreadable, Fromage Blanc is the cheese your spring table didn’t know it needed. With a flavor that sits somewhere between yogurt and cream cheese, it’s perfect for swirling with honey and strawberries or layering into savory tarts. It’s light, bright, and ready in just a day—your new favorite last-minute cheese.

🍓 Sweet or savory, Fromage Blanc is a true chameleon—and a springtime essential.

  • Perfect spread for toast, bagels, or spring veggie wraps
  • Can be served soft or drained to a creamy, thick texture
  • Lovely when sweetened and topped with fresh berries

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Quark Cheese Making Recipe - New England Cheesemaking Supply Company

Quark Recipe

Looking for a cheese that does it all? Quark is your new kitchen staple. Creamy but not too rich, tangy but never sour, it’s fantastic in dips, slathered on bagels, or whisked into spring cheesecakes. It’s a breeze to make, and its subtle flavor lets you get creative—try mixing in chives, dill, or even edible flower petals from your garden.

🍰 Old-world charm meets modern simplicity. Quark is pure cheese joy.

  • Naturally low in fat but rich in protein
  • Extremely versatile—use in both sweet and savory dishes
  • Delightful when flavored with fresh garden herbs or wildflowers

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Crescenza (Stracchino) Recipe

Creamy, buttery, and fresh, Crescenza is the soft Italian cheese you never knew you were missing. Eaten young and still slightly warm from the press, it’s the ultimate expression of high-quality spring milk. Enjoy it on focaccia, melt it into a panini, or just savor it by the slice—you’ll want to eat it before it even hits the fridge.

🇮🇹 Make it Cresenza today. Eat it tomorrow. Fall in love forever.

  • Ready to eat within a couple of days—no aging required
  • Showcases the flavor of ultra-fresh spring milk
  • Delicious melted, spread, or topped with olive oil and cracked pepper

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Brie Cheese Making Recipe

There’s a kind of quiet satisfaction that comes from making your own Brie. It’s a cheese that asks for patience—and rewards you with creamy decadence wrapped in a soft, snowy rind. Early spring is the perfect time to start a Brie; it loves cool aging spaces and makes a stunning centerpiece on any cheese board. Add jam, drizzle with honey, and prepare for oohs and ahhs.

🧺 Brie is your slow cheese for spring. A little wait, a lot of wow.

  • Ideal for aging in cool, springtime conditions
  • Develops a beautiful bloomy rind and buttery interior
  • Makes an elegant homemade gift or dinner party feature

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What Makes These Cheese Making Recipes Perfect for Spring?

  • They're quick and satisfying, with simple steps and dreamy results
  • They celebrate spring ingredients—fresh milk, garden herbs, early fruit
  • They don’t need specialized aging rooms or equipment to get started
  • And most importantly: they taste like spring—light, lively, and full of flavor

Let the season inspire your kitchen, there’s no better time to start (or return to) cheese making than spring. With just a pot of milk and a bit of curiosity, you can turn your kitchen into a creamery and bring a taste of the season to your table.

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