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RICOTTA  CHEESE

Best homemade ricotta cheese recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time30 minutes
Course: How to make
Cuisine: World
Servings: 6
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 6 cups full fat milk
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2-3 tbsp White vinegar
  • ¼ tsp Salt 

Instructions

  • In heavy bottom pan, on medium heat, boil together milk and cream
  • When milk mixture gets one boil, reduce the heat to low
  • Slowly add vinegar and stir continuously, milk will start curdling
  • Add salt and simmer for few minutes, put off the stove.
  • Leave it undisturbed for 30 minutes, all the cheese will get collected on the surface
  • Line the colander with cheese cloth and drain the mixture, squeeze gently and leave it for 30- 45 minutes
  • You have your ricotta cheese ready
  • Use it plain or flavor it according to your choice
  • You can refrigerate it for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 228mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 196mg