Name: Homemade Ricotta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Quarts of Whole Milk; 1.5 Cups of Heavy Cream; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Homemade Ricotta

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Author: thesommchef
Prep Time: 3
Cook Time: 2
Total Time: 120
Yield: 2 Cups 1x
Category: Staples
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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2 quarts of Whole Milk
1.5 cups of Heavy Cream
1/2 tsp Salt
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

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Instructions

Combine the salt, milk and cream together in a pot and bring to a boil.
Turn off heat and add lemon juice. Stir once around the pot and then let sit for 3-5 minutes until curds form.
Pour into a strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Pack in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Great to have on hand to quickly jazz up toasts, crostini appetizers, easy pasta dishes, and more!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 Tablespoons
Calories: 225

Keywords: Cheese, Ricotta, Homemade, Staple Ingredients, Easy Recipes, Pasta

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