American Neufchatel - Hang & Fridge With Weight To Drain?

[steffb503]

I see two different methods...
one where after it hangs for 12 hrs it goes into the fridge with a pot ontop to wheigh it down  for 12 hrs.
And another that simply goes from hanging to kneading in a bowl and adding salt and flavors.

Will either produce a similar cheese?

[Sailor Con Queso]

Depends on how firm that you want it.