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Instant Pot Ricotta
5 from 21 votes

Instant Pot Ricotta

Instant Pot Ricotta is made by heating whole milk in the Instant Pot using the yogurt function set to boil, then coagulating with lemon juice or citric acid. The curds are strained through a fine mesh sieve to separate whey, resulting in soft, creamy ricotta cheese that can be seasoned with salt, pepper, herbs, and olive oil for serving.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups milk whole
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice or 3/4 teaspoon citric acid, fresh
Garnish:
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste, ground
  • herbs
  • olive oil drizzle of

Instructions

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  1. Pour the milk into the inner pot, and cover with a lid that fits on top of the Instant Pot.
  2. Select the YOGURT function and adjust until the digital display reads BOIL.
  3. When the cooking time has been completed, remove the lid, careful not to let any condensation drip into the pot.
  4. Remove the inner pot and place it on a trivet.
  5. Next, stir in the lemon juice or citric acid, and continue to softly stir until the milk starts to coagulate. This will take about 30-40 seconds. Stop stirring and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
  6. After that, line a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl and carefully pour the mixture onto the sieve.
  7. For moist, creamy ricotta, let the cheese drain for 5 minutes. For firmer ricotta, allow the cheese to drain for about 4 hours at room temperature.
  8. When the cheese is done draining, stir in the salt to taste.
  9. Transfer the cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate.
  10. Use in recipes or serve as a spread with some olive oil, pepper, and dried herbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 184mg (8%) Potassium 771mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 926IU (19%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 596mg (60%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Potassium 771mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 926IU 19%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 596mg 60%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.