fresh ricotta

Recipe by
Julie Prior
Mesquite, NV

Easy and wonderful flavor!

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fresh ricotta

  • 2 c
    whole milk
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice or distilled white vinegar

How To Make fresh ricotta

  • 1
    Bring milk, cream and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Add lemon juice; stir gently until mixture starts to curdle. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Pour mixture into a fine-mesh sieve lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth set over a medium bowl.
  • 4
    Chill until cheese is spreadable, at least 20 minutes and up to 12 hours (the longer it strains, the thicker it will be). Cover and chill cheese up to 3 days.
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