Ricotta Cheese Recipe Card
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.
Ingredients
- ½ gal whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup lemon fresh squeeze juice
- 1 tablespoon 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: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 808mgPotassium: 705mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1640IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 580mgIron: 0.3mg
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