Ricotta Recipe
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
1 ½ cups
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Calories
2943 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Ricotta Recipe
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This foolproof method for homemade ricotta cheese is so easy to make. This recipe uses buttermilk as the acid to produce a super creamy ricotta with the best flavor and texture.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups buttermilk
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Notes
- Be sure to refrain from stirring the mixture as it comes up to a simmer. This will ensure the curds stay nice and large and don't break up too much, which is what you want.
- Use a hand held strainer to scoop out the curds and transfer them to the cheese cloth rather than pouring the whole pot of liquid into it. This will make straining the ricotta much easier.
- No cheese cloth? A coffee filter or a few layers of paper towels can work too. The paper towels can tear easily when wet, so handle them with care.
- The leftover liquid (whey) contains lots of protein and nutrients, so don't throw it out! Store it in a container, refrigerate it and add it to smoothies and other recipes, like baked goods, in place of water, or use it to soak legumes or grains. It also freezes well.
- Homemade ricotta can easily be turned into Paneer or Queso Fresco by keeping it in the strainer, covering with cheesecloth, then placing a plate along with something heavy (like a large can) on top and storing it in the refrigerator overnight (12-24 hours) with a bowl underneath to catch the liquid. I like to mix in some salt before pressing if I'm going this route.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2943kcal
(147%)
Carbohydrates
117g
(39%)
Protein
85g
(170%)
Fat
243g
(374%)
Saturated Fat
150g
(750%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
59g
Cholesterol
793mg
(264%)
Sodium
1441mg
(60%)
Potassium
3620mg
(103%)
Sugar
119g
(238%)
Vitamin A
10557IU
(211%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
2943mg
(294%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1½ cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2943 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2943kcal | 147% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 85g | 170% |
| Fat | 243g | 374% |
| Saturated Fat | 150g | 750% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 59g | 295% |
| Cholesterol | 793mg | 264% |
| Sodium | 1441mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 3620mg | 77% |
| Sugar | 119g | 238% |
| Vitamin A | 10557IU | 211% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2943mg | 294% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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