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Ricotta Cheese Recipe Card
Here is a really easy recipe for homemade ricotta. This is so easy, take very little time and you can add your own flavoring like herbs or lemon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ gallon whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup lemon fresh squeeze juice
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat milk and cream to 180'F .
- When the mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and add lemon juice, salt, and vinegar.
- Gently stir a few times to combine. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 10-15 minutes.
- Place a colander lined with cheesecloth over a large container.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture into the colander.
- Gather the cheesecloth around the ricotta and tie it with kitchen twine.
- Hang from your faucet and let it drip for about 1 hour, gently squeezing excess moisture every 15 minutes or so.
- Store in a glass container for up to three days. Makes about 2 cups.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
808mg
(34%)
Potassium
705mg
(20%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
1640IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
14.4mg
(16%)
Calcium
580mg
(58%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1640IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 580mg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.