homemade ricotta , millie's

How To Make homemade ricotta , millie's

• 
  Step 1
  Make sure your whey is room temperature. Into large pot pour whey and whole milk.
• 
  Step 2
  On medium, heat until temperature reaches 198*F. This will take about 30 minutes (15-20 min. longer if your whey is cold). keep liquid stirred.
• 
  Step 3
  Once it has reached temperature remove from heat and add the apple cider vinegar, stirring constantly while you do so.
• 
  Step 4
  Skim off foam and stir for a couple of minutes.
• 
  Step 5
  You will see the small curds forming.
• 
  Step 6
  Line a colander with linen and put this in the sink. Pour liquid in this to strain/drain.
• 
  Step 7
  Move curds around a little with spatula.
• 
  Step 8
  Let sit for a minute or two to drain, then pick up corners of cloth and move curds to the center.
• 
  Step 9
  Tie with a string and squeeze alittle liquid out. Hang over a pot or bowl to drain 1 - 2 hours. Check after 1 hour to see if is the texture you want.
• 
  Step 10
  Dump into bowl.
• 
  Step 11
  Break up curds. Add salt and mix gently . If you want, you can add your favorite herbs.
• 
  Step 12
  Use right away or put into a container and refrigerate.
• 
  Step 13
  This will keep for 1 week so date your container. NOTE: if you want a creamier texture mix 1-2 tsp. cream into cheese.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!