How to Make Ricotta Cheese

Name: How to Make Ricotta Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 quarts (4 pints) whole milk; 1 cup (8 oz/225 ml) heavy cream; ½ teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2 cups
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

How to Make Ricotta Cheese

Naomi Lloyd

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From topping pizzas and lasagna, to incorporating in classic cannoli and Italian gelato, I will teach you my How to Make Ricotta Cheese recipe.

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Ingredients

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2 quarts (4 pints) whole milk
1 cup (8 oz/225 ml) heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

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Notes

* Whey is a by-product of cheese making. Save the whey that has drained off the ricotta and use it for baking or cooking in place of milk or buttermilk.