BASIC HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE

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I love ricotta cheese, and as an Italian, I use it pretty much for everything. Try this quick and easy recipe to make delicious homemade ricotta cheese with only 4 simple ingredients, and in less than 20 minutes!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place milk, cream, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil; simmer until curds form, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pour mixture through a cheesecloth over a bowl. Let it sit between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how thick you want your ricotta to be.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 472.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

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