How to Make Gourmet Cheese at Home with Fromaggio

Fromaggio is one of the first fully automated, smart countertop cheesemakers designed for home use. Whether you're making mozzarella, ricotta, chèvre, feta, or harder cheeses like cheddar, Fromaggio guides you through each stage — heating, culturing, cutting curds, cooking, draining, and shaping — all with app-based control.

This guide walks you through exactly how to make gourmet cheese at home, what ingredients you need, how to use the machine, and the tips that ensure perfect results every time.

1. Gather Your Ingredients & Supplies

Most cheeses require only a few basic ingredients:

Essential Ingredients

• Fresh milk (cow, goat, or sheep — depending on the cheese)
• Starter culture (mesophilic or thermophilic, depending on recipe)
• Rennet (liquid or tablet form)
• Salt (non-iodized)

Optional Add-Ins

• Herbs
• Spices
• Cranberries
• Smoke flavoring
• Cream (for richer texture)

Tools Included with Fromaggio

• Built-in curd cutter
• Draining basket
• Mixing arm
• Temperature control sensors

No extra stovetop or thermometer needed.

2. Set Up the Fromaggio Machine

Fromaggio setup is quick:

1. Place the machine on a level counter
2. Wash the internal chamber, basket, and lid
3. Plug it in and connect to Wi-Fi
4. Download the Fromaggio app on your phone
5. Pair the machine with the app (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi pairing)

Once paired, the machine syncs recipes, controls, and customization options automatically.

3. Select Your Cheese Recipe from the App

Open the Fromaggio app and choose a recipe:

Common Built-In Recipes

• Mozzarella
• Ricotta
• Feta
• Gouda
• Cheddar
• Cream cheese
• Goat cheese (chèvre)

The app will show:

• Required ingredients
• Estimated time (1 hour–48 hours depending on cheese)
• Step-by-step guides
• Customization options like firmness, salt level, and aging preferences

Select your cheese → tap Start → follow prompts.

4. Add Milk and Ingredients

Fromaggio will prompt you to load ingredients into the chamber.

Typical Process

• Pour in the milk
• Add the starter culture (sprinkle on top)
• Add rennet when instructed
• Close the lid

The machine takes over from here.

5. Heating & Culturing (Automated)

Fromaggio heats the milk to the exact temperature needed for your cheese type.

What Happens Automatically:

• Milk warms to target temp
• Starter culture activates
• Curds begin forming
• pH drops to ideal levels

You don’t need to stir or monitor temperature — the machine handles it.

6. Cutting & Cooking the Curds

Once curds have formed, Fromaggio will:

Cut the curds: The built-in curd cutter slices them uniformly — important for texture and moisture control.

Cook the curds: The heating element gently raises temperature according to your selected recipe.

Mix and agitate: The stirring arm keeps curds evenly heated and prevents clumping.

This stage determines the cheese’s final firmness and moisture, and the automation ensures consistency every time.

7. Draining the Whey

When the program reaches the drain phase:

• Fromaggio automatically separates whey
• Whey flows out into the drainage area
• Curds remain in the internal basket

You may need to remove the whey container depending on recipe requirements.

8. Pressing, Salting & Shaping

The machine will notify you when to:

• Add salt
• Mix in herbs or other flavors
• Press curds into the mold (machine-assisted)
• Let cheese set

Soft cheeses may be ready immediately.
Harder cheeses may require pressing or flipping.

9. Aging (For Hard Cheeses)

Some cheeses need days, weeks, or months to age.

The app will tell you:

• Aging temperature
• Humidity requirements
• When to flip the cheese
• How long to wait

You can use a simple mini-fridge, wine cooler, or dedicated cheese cave.

10. Enjoy Your Gourmet Cheese!

Depending on the recipe, your cheese could be ready:

• In 30–60 minutes (ricotta, mozzarella)
• In a few hours (chèvre, cream cheese)
• In days–weeks (feta)
• In months (cheddar, gouda)

Enjoy your fresh creation with:

• Bread
• Fruit
• Charcuterie
• Wine
• Pasta
• Salads

Homemade cheese tastes cleaner, fresher, and richer than store-bought options.

Tips for Best Results at Home

Use high-quality milk: Low-heat pasteurized is best. Ultra-pasteurized can be unreliable.

Measure ingredients carefully: Too much rennet or culture can ruin texture.

Clean the machine immediately after use: Warm water makes cleanup easy.

Experiment with add-ins: Herbs, garlic, smoked salt, or peppercorns elevate flavor.

Keep a cheese log: Note which milks and cultures produce your favorite textures.

Final Thoughts

Fromaggio makes gourmet cheesemaking truly accessible — no heavy equipment, no thermometers, no hours of manual stirring. With app-guided recipes and full automation, you can make artisan-quality cheese at home, even if it's your first time.