Is cheese made out of milk?

Here's the basic process:

1. Milk is warmed and treated with rennet (an enzyme) or acid. This causes the milk proteins to separate into curds (solids) and whey (liquid).

2. The curds are cut, stirred, and cooked. This helps to remove more whey and firm up the curds.

3. The curds are then pressed and shaped. This removes more whey and gives the cheese its characteristic shape.

4. The cheese is aged (for some varieties). This allows the cheese to develop its flavor and texture.

So, the milk is the key ingredient that gets transformed into cheese!