5 Minute Microwave Ricotta
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4.6
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5 Minute Microwave Ricotta
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With a dozen 5-star reviews, you can be sure that this microwave ricotta cheese recipe will taste delicious and actually work! It's made with just three ingredients and is perfect for adding to pasta, stuffed peppers, and galettes! In just 5 minutes, you'll have a creamy, delicious cheese that’s better than any store-bought brand.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk 475 mL
- 2 Tbsp White vinegar or lemon juice 30 mL
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook: Add milk to a microwave safe bowl, then microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes (if you have a kitchen thermometer, milk should reach between 185°F and 200°F).
- Curdle: Add vinegar or lemon juice, stirring briefly to combine. Let sit undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Milk should separate into white curds and yellowish liquid (test it by dragging a spoon through the bowl). If milk doesn’t curdle and the liquid is still white, add another tablespoon of lemon or vinegar and microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Strain: Lay a clean cloth or sturdy paper towel in a wire mesh sieve, and set over a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the sieve to strain out the liquid whey. You can let your ricotta strain up to 1 hour. The longer it sits, the firmer your ricotta will be (though I like it fresh and warm, strained for just a few minutes). Stir salt into ricotta when finished straining.
Notes
- Store ricotta in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Use the leftover liquid whey as a protein boost in smoothies! (This is why we don't add the salt until the end, so your whey doesn't get salty and can be added to sweet or savory dishes.)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3.8g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10.3g
(52%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1100mg
(46%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
552IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3g | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1100mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 552IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
57 reviews
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