Ricotta Cheese Recipe
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Ricotta Cheese Recipe
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A foolproof recipe for Homemade Ricotta Cheese by none other than Ina Garten (aka Barefoot Contessa). Making ricotta at home is easier than you think. Ready in 3 hours (with cooling time) and made with only a few ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk Pasteurized not Ultra pasteurized
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar
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Instructions
- Place a colander over a large pot (deeper and larger than the colander) and line it with 2 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
- Pour the milk, cream, and salt in a large nonreactive saucepan like a Dutch oven. Stirring occasionally, heat the mixture in medium heat until it fully boils or it reaches to 185 degrees.
- Turn off the heat and slowly add the vinegar. Gently stir it once and let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- You will see it getting curdled.
- Pour the mixture into the colander lined with cheesecloth and let it drain for at least an hour (or more like 2 hours). The longer you strain the thicker it will get. I like mine after an hour.
- You can either use immediately or transfer it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
- It’s full of nutrients and good bacteria. You can add a little to the soaking liquid for grains, making pizza dough, use it in smoothies, or pour a touch in when marinating meats.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of ricotta cheese. The amount may change depending on how long you let it drain. The longer it drains, the thicker it will become.
- Don’t throw away the remaining whey (milky parts). It’s full of nutrients and good bacteria. You can add a little to the soaking liquid for grains, making pizza dough, use it in smoothies, or pour a touch in when marinating meats.
- Storage: Homemade ricotta cheese has a rather short shelflife but as long as it is kept in an airtight container in the fridge, it should be fresh for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
488mg
(20%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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