Italian•quick
Ricotta Cheese
A simple and easy recipe for making homemade ricotta cheese.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk, cream and salt in a large pot over low heat until simmering (use a thermometer to test - should reach 190 degrees when ready).
- 2
Stir mixture occasionally. Remove mixture from heat and add vinegar or lemon juice. Give it a gentle stir and then let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Cover a sieve with a few layers of damp cheesecloth and rest the sieve over a large bowl.
- 4
Pour the cheese mixture into the cloth and let it drain for approximately 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 or 5 days.