cashew ricotta cheese
Home made ricotta generally requires that you let the curd sit and drain over night in a cheese cloth, but this one doesn't. You just have to put it in the fridge once it's made and let it firm up. The texture is very nice. It's got a very delicate flavour which is great if you're using it for sweet deserts. If you want you can add herbs and spices if you're using this for a savory dish. Either way its delicious.
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- 4 tablespoons arrowroot
- 1 tablespoon light oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
How To Make cashew ricotta cheese
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Step 1Place the hot water and cashews in a good blender and blend until the nuts are smooth. Be patient, this mixture has to be smooth, not grainy.
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Step 2Once the creamy mixture is achieved add the rest of the ingredients. Blend again well.
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Step 3Using a small sieve, pour the mixture into a small heavy bottomed saucepan and stir constantly over medium-high heat. When this has thickened turn the heat down to medium and cook for another minute stirring constantly.
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Step 4Pour into a container and let set up in the fridge for a few hours. Use in your favourite recipes that call for ricotta cheese.
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Step 5Enjoy!
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