BASIC HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE

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I love ricotta cheese, and as an Italian, I use it pretty much for everything. Try this quick and easy recipe to make delicious homemade ricotta cheese with only 4 simple ingredients, and in less than 20 minutes!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place milk, cream, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil; simmer until curds form, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pour mixture through a cheesecloth over a bowl. Let it sit between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how thick you want your ricotta to be.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 472.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Anuhas ekanayaka
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This ricotta cheese is the perfect addition to my favorite lasagna recipe.


Alex Obioma
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy.


Shane Yun
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This ricotta cheese is so good, I could eat it by the spoonful.


Chloe Larkins
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ricotta cheese recipe for a long time.


liqhame leque
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I've made this ricotta cheese several times now, and it's always perfect. It's my go-to recipe for ricotta cheese.


Casi
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I wasn't sure how this ricotta cheese would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's delicious!


James Burhans
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This ricotta cheese is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The flavor and quality are top-notch.


Vykintas J.
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I love that this ricotta cheese is made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Awa Ba
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The texture of this ricotta cheese is perfect. It's firm enough to hold its shape, but it's also creamy and smooth.


Jeremy Iglesias
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I was really impressed with how quickly this ricotta cheese came together. I had it made in less than 30 minutes.


Leonard Mbwanda
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This ricotta cheese is so versatile. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even as a spread on bread. It's always delicious.


Tami Creamer
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this ricotta cheese without any problems.


Maxim Lazo
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This ricotta cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and smooth, and it has a lovely fresh flavor. I used it to make lasagna, and it was the best lasagna I've ever had.