FRESH HOMEMADE RICOTTA

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How to make homemade ricotta

Categories     Fruit Juice     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Special Equipment
large sieve, fine-mesh cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Line a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.
  • Slowly bring milk, cream, and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add lemon juice, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into the lined sieve and let it drain 1 hour. After discarding the liquid, chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator 2 days.

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