Fresh Homemade Ricotta

Name: Fresh Homemade Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or white vinegar; 3 large squares cheesecloth

Homemade fresh ricotta is a quick and simple preparation that surpasses store-bought varieties.

⭐ 4.4 (56 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 10 minTotal: 200 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Side Dish Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Heat milk, cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 190 F.
Remove the pot from heat, add lemon juice or vinegar, and stir briefly to incorporate as curds begin to form.
Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
Line a colander or fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth, place it over a bowl, and pour the mixture into it.
Allow the ricotta to strain for 30 minutes to 4 hours, or until desired consistency is achieved; refrigerate for longer straining periods.