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Ricotta with a knife, fresh mint and bread

Homemade Ricotta

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Ricotta is very versatile ingredient. It can be used as topping for crostini or pizza, made into gnocchi, mixed into sauces, or eaten as a snack on crusty bread.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 306
Author Janette

Ingredients

Yields 1 cup (240 grams) of ricotta

  • 8 cups (2 quarts) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 whole lemon

Instructions

  • Line a large sieve with 2 layers of thin cheesecloth over a large glass bowl.
  • Add the milk and salt to a stainless pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a temperature of 200°F/94°C, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice allow to sit until it starts to look like cottage cheese.
  • Pour the mix into the cheesecloth lined sieve. Allow to drain for about 1 hour, emptying the bowl as needed.
  • Transfer to plastic containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 739mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g