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Homemade Ricotta Cheese

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Serves: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Information: +
Total Calories 430
Total Fat 22g
Choloesterol 70mg
Sodium 1490mg
Total Carbohydrates 35g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 34g
     Added Sugars 0g
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 8.5mcg
Calcium 812mg
Iron 0mg
Potassium 968mg

About Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Transform your kitchen into a cheese-making haven with our simple and satisfying Homemade Ricotta Cheese. Rich, creamy, and incredibly fresh, this ricotta is a game-changer for any dish, from pasta and lasagna to desserts like cannoli. With just a few basic ingredients, you’ll create a velvety smooth cheese that tastes worlds away from store-bought options. The process is surprisingly easy, and the reward is a luxuriously soft ricotta that’s perfect for spreading, mixing, or simply enjoying by the spoonful.

Ingredients

1 gallon whole milk

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 cup plain yogurt

1/3 cup lemon juice

Preparation

01In a double boiler, fill the bottom pot with enough water so it comes about halfway up the sides.
02Over medium heat, Add the milk into the insert until the temperature reaches 190 degrees F. Make sure to use a thermometer to check the temperature.
03 Stir in salt, yogurt, and lemon juice to the milk, until everything is mixed everything together. Adjust the heat to maintain the milk’s temperature at 190 degrees F for 25 minutes. (Do not stir the milk while the ricotta curds are forming.
04Using a skimmer, carefully lift all the ricotta curds out of the whey and transfer them to a fine-mesh strainer (or use cheesecloth inside a pasta strainer)*
05Transfer your ricotta to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Notes: *When adding the yogurt to the milk, allow the yogurt to come to room temperature before using it. *Drain the curds over a bowl and use the by product for making bread or any other baked good calling for water.

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