HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE

Serves: 6

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HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE

Ready in: 52 MinTotal time: 52 Min

Fresh, soft, and snowy white…and SO much more delicious than the supermarket brands! Once you’ve tasted freshly made ricotta, you can’t help but be hooked! How could something so simple be so delicious?

Ingredients

• 1-quart whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Line a large fine mesh strainer with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.
2. Slowly bring milk, cream, and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add the vinegar or lemon juice, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour the mixture into the lined sieve and let it drain for 1 hour. After discarding the liquid, chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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