This is a recipe for my Sicilian grandmother's creamy homemade ricotta cheese. Great as a spread on fresh bread or add as a topping to fresh Pasta.
Provided by Orcashottie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a large colander or sieve with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
- Heat milk, buttermilk, heavy cream, and salt in a large, heavy, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for the first 10 minutes. Continue heating, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 190 degrees F. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. The mixture will be separated into white curds and clear whey.
- Using a slotted spoon, ladle approximately 1/4 of the curds into the cheesecloth-lined colander. Gather up the corners of the top cheesecloth and secure closed with a zip tie. Repeat with the rest of the curds, cheesecloth, and zip ties. Use the last zip tie to thread all of the cheeses together. Suspend the cheeses over a large wooden spoon over a large bowl, and let drain for 2 hours.
- Place the four cheeses, still in cloth, in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, cut zip ties, and transfer cheese to an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
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Aaron Amador
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed.
Rasel Ahmed Anik
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for beginner cheesemakers. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Shagor Ahamed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Md. Azibor Rahaman
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.
Usman Ali
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is so versatile. I've used it in everything from lasagna to cheesecake.
Hailey Dean
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Samsung J7prime
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ricotta cheese recipe for ages.
Emmanuel Ekechukwu
[email protected]I used this ricotta cheese to make a cheesecake and it was amazing! The cheese was so light and fluffy, and the cheesecake was perfectly creamy.
Abigail Manteca
[email protected]This is the best ricotta cheese I've ever had. It's so fresh and flavorful.
SAD GAMING
[email protected]I love using this ricotta cheese in my ravioli. It's so smooth and creamy.
Eugene Conklin
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is perfect for lasagna. It's light and fluffy, and it doesn't overpower the other flavors in the dish.
mmakoena mphela
[email protected]I used whole milk and the cheese was nice and rich. I can't wait to try it with different types of milk.
Zinou Official
[email protected]I've never made ricotta cheese before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Cindy Stanley
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is so creamy and delicious! I love the hint of sweetness from the milk. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast.