Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

]]> Homemade Ricotta Cheese recipe

photo by David Cicconi
food styling by Rhoda Boone

yield
Makes 2 1/2 cups

active time
10 minutes

total time
25 minutes

Once you try this easy and delicious recipe, you'll never buy grocery-store ricotta again.

Watch our video for a step-by-step tutorial ›

Preparation

Line a large colander with 2 layers of cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.

In a 5 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, heat milk, cream, and salt, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching, until mixture foams and comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice. Simmer, stirring, until mixture curdles, 2 minutes for small curds. If you'd like a larger, dryer curd, continue to simmer an additional 2 minutes.

Pour mixture into cheesecloth lined colander and drain 10 to 15 minutes or until desired texture is achieved. Empty liquid from bowl if necessary to ensure proper draining. Reserved whey can be used in smoothies or soup. Chill ricotta until ready to use.

Serve spread onto crostini with a drizzle of olive oil, dollop over pasta or pizza, or stir into scrambled eggs. Ricotta will keep in the fridge for 1 week.

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