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Homemade Ricotta Cheese (4 ingredients)
Homemade Ricotta Cheese is easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand—no special tools required. It's perfect for homemade pasta dishes and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat milk, cream, and salt over medium heat while stirring. Cook just until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, add the vinegar, and stir to combine.
- Let the mixture rest undisturbed for 30 minutes to allow curds to form.
- Line a fine mesh strainer or colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. Gently spoon the ricotta curds into the strainer.
- Allow to drain for 30-45 minutes.
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Notes
- Homemade ricotta cheese will last up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
344mg
(10%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
833IU
(17%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.