Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip

Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip
Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 40 servings with 240 calories, 2g of protein, and 21g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 13 hours and 10 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, cheesecloth, extra virgin olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Bring first 4 ingredients to a simmer, without stirring, in a heavy nonaluminum Dutch oven (about 9 1/2 inches in diameter) over medium heat; cook, without stirring, 20 to 25 minutes or just until bubbles appear and temperature reaches 175 to 18
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(Do not boil.)
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Stir gently, and return to a simmer. Cook, without stirring, 5 to 6 minutes or until temperature reaches 19
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(Do not boil or stir.
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Mixture will look curdled.)
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Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes.
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Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth, and place over a bowl. Spoon mixture into strainer. Cover with cheesecloth; chill 12 to 24 hours.
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Remove cheese, discarding strained liquid.
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Spoon cheese into a serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper.
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Serve with crackers. Refrigerate dip in an airtight container up to 2 days.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In13 hrs, 10 m.
Servings40
Health Score1
OccasionsSuper Bowl
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