Fresh Homemade Ricotta

Name: Fresh Homemade Ricotta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters heavy cream; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 liters whole milk

Fresh Homemade Ricottan is a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian side dish. One serving contains 248 calories, 8g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up heavy cream, milk, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Line a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.

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Cheesecloth

Sieve

Bowl

Slowly bring milk, cream, and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

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Cream

Milk

Salt

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Pot

Add lemon juice, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes.

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Lemon Juice

Pour the mixture into the lined sieve and let it drain 1 hour. After discarding the liquid, chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator 2 days.

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Ricotta Cheese