Homemade Ricotta (Small-Curd Cottage Cheese)
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Homemade Ricotta (Small-Curd Cottage Cheese)
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Love ricotta? Homemade ricotta and (or small-curd cottage cheese) is EASY to make, only needs a few ingredients, and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (whole milk preferred) No ultra-pasteurized milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Ricotta:
- ⅓ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Small Curd Cottage Cheese:
- ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
Optional Add-In:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Bring milk to a simmer or soft boil. (Approximately 180°F.)Tip: Microwave milk for about 9 minutes instead of cooking it on the stovetop for faster cook time and easier clean-up.
- Add lemon juice or vinegar to the hot milk. Milk will immediately begin to curdle.Tip: Lemon juice will make the cheese sweet like ricotta. White vinegar will yield a more neutral-tasting cheese.
- Let mixture cool for about 10 minutes. The solid curds will begin to separate from the watery-whey.
- Pour the mixture into a fine mesh strainer. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes, or up to an hour for a drier cheese.Tip: No fine mesh strainer? You can line a colander with butter cheesecloth or butter muslin, or multiple layers of regular cheesecloth or muslin.
- Add the salt, plus more salt to taste if desired. For a creamier cheese, stir in the heavy cream.
- Store cheese in a sealed container in the fridge, and use within a week.
Notes
- Makes approximately 1 cup cheese. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled, but keep in mind that the cheese only has a shelf life of about 1 week.
- Makes approximately 1 cup cheese. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled, but keep in mind that the cheese only has a shelf life of about 1 week.
- Serving Ideas:
- Serve on sliced, toasted French bread as crostini. Add fruit, herbs, + honey as desired.
- Serve as a side dish, topped with peaches, salt, + pepper
- Serve as a side dish with berries and honey
- Use in place of store-bought ricotta or cottage cheese in any recipe
Nutrition Information
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Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
615IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9.3mg
(10%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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