Can I make cheese with lactose-free milk?

Yes and no; not all lactose-free milks are suitable. This is because most of the lactose-free milks we tested are pasteurised at too high a temperature, and because of this, they will not make cheeses that use rennet.

Lactose-free milk is made by adding the enzyme lactase to the milk. This does not interfere with the cheese-making process and I have made Ricotta, Mozzarella, Quark and Feta with this milk. What is important is the pasteurisation temperature. I have used lactose-free milk from Scenic Rim 4 Real Milk here in SE Qld, and it worked perfectly because this milk is pasteurised at 74 degrees. Zymill did not work for Feta that uses rennet, for example, but did work for Quark that does not use rennet.

You may have to try a few brands available in your local area to find one that works for you, or if lucky enough to have a local dairy you can inquire directly with them.  Here is SE QLD we have a few options. Scenic Rim Dairy on the southside of Brisbane and Melany Dairy on the northside.