Description
Homemade ricotta cheese is a creamy, rich delight that transforms any dish into a culinary masterpiece. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create this versatile cheese in under an hour. Perfect for spreading on warm bread, enriching pasta dishes, or adding to desserts, once you try homemade ricotta, you’ll never go back to the store-bought version. Experience the joy of fresh ingredients and indulge in this delightful recipe that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium until it reaches about 190?F (88?C), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in vinegar or lemon juice and salt. Let sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds form.
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth over a bowl. Ladle curds into the sieve using a slotted spoon and drain for 10-15 minutes to achieve desired consistency.
- Rinse curds gently under cold water while still in the sieve to cool and remove excess acidity. Season with more salt if needed.
- Transfer ricotta to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dairy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg