MICROWAVE RICOTTA
Make your own ricotta in your microwave! Store-bought ricotta is loaded with gums and additives to keep it from separating... but it inevitably will when heated, leaving you with gritty pellets of cheese floating in water... in the middle of your lasagna. Make your own ricotta (technically, this is a type of paneer, but who's counting?) in less than 5 minutes in the microwave. Lemon juice will add a noticeable citrus tang, which is nice for sweet pastry, but may not be ideal for savory applications. Also, lemon juice may need as much as an extra 2 tsp. Milk becomes more acidic as it ages and may need less coagulant, so if your milk is less than fresh, reduce the acid a bit. UHT-treated milk (the kind that comes in boxes, or any organic milk) will give less-than-ideal results (smaller yield, and sticky curds). Adapted from a recipe by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt at Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/cU38G1
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Cheese
Time 4m
Yield 3/8 cup, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Moisten 4 layers of cheesecloth or two layers of food-safe paper towels and lay into a colander set over a bowl.
- Combine milk, salt and vinegar or lemon juice in a 4-cup glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high until bubbles form around the edge, 2-4 minutes. (An instant read thermometer should read 165-170°F). Remove from microwave and stir gently for 5 seconds; solid white curds should separate from translucent whey. If not, microwave up to 30 seconds more (if using lemon juice, add an extra 1-2 tsp before reheating).
- Transfer curds to lined colander using a slotted spoon or wire-mesh skimmer. Cover exposed curds with a layer of plastic wrap and refrigerate until desired texture is achieved (see next step). The whey may be used for bread-making or for enriching a garden.
- 5 minutes drain time will give a soft, almost cream-cheese-like consistency, great for immediate consumption drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper as a snack or appetizer, or with honey and berries as dessert. 15-20 minutes of draining will give you a cottage-cheese-like consistency good for moist savory applications like lasagna, manicotti, ravioli or spinach dip, for moist sweet things like cheesecake, or for uncooked pastry applications like cannoli filling. 2-24 hours will result in a dry, firm, crumbly curd best for pastries like ricotta pancakes, ricotta gnochi, or tortas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 389, Carbohydrate 11.2, Sugar 12.9, Protein 7.9
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Annette Nunez
[email protected]This ricotta recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and the ricotta is so creamy and delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast.
Farhad Urf Azad
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ricotta recipe for a while now and this one is perfect. The ricotta is so creamy and delicious.
Jan Visagie
[email protected]This is a great recipe for ricotta cheese. It's easy to make and the ricotta turns out delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast.
BM SajjaD
[email protected]I love this ricotta recipe. It's so easy to make and the ricotta is always delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast with honey.
MD Rofik Islam
[email protected]This ricotta recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and the ricotta is so creamy and delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast.
Zehra Muratova
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ricotta recipe for a while now and this one is perfect. The ricotta is so creamy and delicious.
Cimaya Chee
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to make ricotta cheese. It's so easy and convenient, and the ricotta turns out perfectly every time.
Dylan Heffernan
[email protected]I love this ricotta recipe! It's so quick and easy to make, and the ricotta is always creamy and delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast.
Mor Yani
[email protected]This ricotta recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make and the ricotta is delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast with honey.
Anthony Goodman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I used to be intimidated by making ricotta at home, but this microwave method is so easy and foolproof. The ricotta turned out perfect.
Dan Magnuson
[email protected]This is a great recipe for ricotta cheese. I love how easy it is to make and it always turns out delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast.
Waqar Blouch
[email protected]I was really impressed with this ricotta recipe. It was so easy to make and the ricotta turned out perfectly. I used it to make lasagna and it was the best lasagna I've ever had.
Maurice Nasty M
[email protected]This ricotta recipe is amazing! I love that it's made in the microwave, which makes it so quick and easy. The ricotta is also incredibly creamy and delicious.
Smart Technology
[email protected]I've made ricotta in the microwave a few times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy and convenient, and the ricotta is always delicious.
Md Rentu
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed ricotta for a last-minute dessert, and this microwave method saved me so much time. The ricotta was perfect and the dessert was a hit.
Roderick Roberts
[email protected]I'm a ricotta lover, and this recipe did not disappoint. The ricotta was creamy and flavorful, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Shannon Pahel
[email protected]This is my new go-to ricotta recipe. It's so much faster and easier than traditional methods, and the ricotta is just as good. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just spread on toast with honey.
Ibrahim Kargbo
[email protected]I was skeptical about making ricotta in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so quick and easy, and the ricotta turned out great. I used it to make ravioli and it was delicious.
Wahid Syed
[email protected]This ricotta recipe is a game-changer! I've always been intimidated by making ricotta at home, but this microwave method is so easy and foolproof. The ricotta turned out creamy, smooth, and delicious. I used it to make lasagna and it was the best las