Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese
photo by Jostlori
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
directions
- Line a colander with moistened cheese-cloth and set it over a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil. Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and cook over low heat; stirring gently, until curds form and rise to the surface, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes; the curds will firm up slightly.
- Using a slotted spoon with small holes, gently scoop the curds into the colander; discard the liquid. Let the ricotta drain for 15 minutes, then gently lift the cheesecloth to flip the curd and let drain for 15 minutes longer. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl and season with salt.
- Ricotta can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serving suggestion: Spread ricotta on toasted baguette slices, top with radish slices and chopped arugula.
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Reviews
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I needed some ricotta for a recipe I was making and I didn't want to go to the store. I found this recipe and thought what the heck I'll give it a try. I am so glad I did. I cut it in half because I needed 1 cup. i don't buy whole milk so I only had 2% on hand. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly and that was the best tasting ricotta. I will be using this recipe from now on instead of buying my ricotta. Thank you for sharing.
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Hey, Kathy: this is not actually ricotta, which is made from whey (from cheese-making!), but rather something I know as paneer and make every so often for certain Indian dishes. Anyway, this is a great cheese that can be even deep-fried for, say, Matar Paneer. Try (sour) yoghurt as the acid for even better-tasting paneer! <br/><br/>(I then use the whey in soups and bread.)
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This is going to be a great addition to my "back to basics" collection. I used just one liter of milk and two tablespoons of lime juice. Lemons are hard to find (and expensive) here, so went with what I had. It does taste a bit "limey', but just a tad. Next time will try with white vinegar for a - hopefully - more neutral taste. Thanks, Kathy!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KathyP53
Ozark, Missouri