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How to Make Ricotta Cheese
From topping pizzas and lasagna, to incorporating in classic cannoli and Italian gelato, I will teach you my How to Make Ricotta Cheese recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 quarts (4 pints) whole milk
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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.