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Crostini with fresh homemade ricotta cheese, pine nuts and raspberries.

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Here is a really easy recipe for homemade ricotta.  This is so easy, take very little time and you can add your own flavoring like herbs or lemon. 
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Course: Cheese
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese making, diy cheese, homemade, homemade ricotta, how to make cheese, infused ricotta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup lemon fresh squeeze juice
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar

Instructions

  • In a heavy pot, heat milk and cream to 180'F .
  • When the mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and add lemon juice, salt, and vinegar.
  • Gently stir a few times to combine. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 10-15 minutes.
  • Place a colander lined with cheesecloth over a large container.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture into the colander.
  • Gather the cheesecloth around the ricotta and tie it with kitchen twine.
  • Hang from your faucet and let it drip for about 1 hour, gently squeezing excess moisture every 15 minutes or so.
  • Store in a glass container for up to three days. Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 705mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1640IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 580mg | Iron: 0.3mg