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Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Here's how you make Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5-15m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 cups whole milk (NOTE: ultra-pasturized milk is NOT recommended, the ultra pasteurization changes the sugars and proteins)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces yogurt (plain, full-fat, 1/4 cup, sour cream will work also)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (or 2 tablespoons white vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Line a colander with a quadruple layer of cheesecloth and set it over a bowl.

  • Step 2: In a large pot over medium-high heat, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Bring to a slow-boil and heat until the mixture just begins to curdle. Pour mixture into colander. (For a drier ricotta with bigger curds, continue to simmer 1 to 2 minutes longer until mixture completely separates.)

  • Step 3: Stop draining when mixture begins to look like ricotta, 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how dry you like it. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to two weeks.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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