How To Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Level up your dishes with this homemade ricotta cheese, a creamy and delectable accompaniment, that’s made with just 4 ingredients!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4cupswhole milk
- ½cupheavy cream
- ¼tspsalt
- 3tbspwhite vinegar,or lemon juice
Instructions
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Combine the milk, cream, and salt in a large pot.
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Heat over medium heat while stirring just until the mixture comes to a boil.
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Remove from heat and add vinegar. Stir just a few times to combine.
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Leave the mixture to sit undisturbed for 30 minutes.
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Line a strainer with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. Gently spoon the ricotta curds into the strainer.
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Allow to drain for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Serve over scones, lasagnas, and other desired dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 253.49kcal
- Fat:Â 18.94g
- Saturated Fat:Â 11.40g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 5.16g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 0.88g
- Carbohydrates:Â 12.55g
- Sugar:Â 13.16g
- Protein:Â 8.30g
- Cholesterol:Â 65.16mg
- Sodium:Â 261.79mg
- Calcium:Â 295.82mg
- Potassium:Â 344.65mg
- Iron:Â 0.09mg
- Vitamin A: 234.51µg
- Vitamin C:Â 0.18mg
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