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Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Here's how you make Fresh Ricotta Cheese
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 4h
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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 colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth and set in sink. Bring milk and salt to simmer in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in lemon juice. Let simmer until curds form (only a few minutes).

  • Step 2: Using a slotted spoon or skimmer scoop curds from pan and transit to cheesecloth-lined colander. Let drain for 1 minute. Transfer curds to medium bowl; cover and chill until cold (3 hours).

  • Step 3: ***can be made 2 days ahead.

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