essentials: homemade ricotta
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Serves: 2½ cups
 
Ingredients
  • 8 c whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)
  • 1 c heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice or good-quality white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Line a large sieve with damp, heavy-duty cheesecloth (or a couple of layers of regular cheesecloth) and place over a large bowl
  2. Combine milk, cream and salt in a large enameled or stainless steel pot and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn heat off, add lemon juice and allow to sit for 5 minutes or until curdled.
  3. Pour into cheesecloth-lined sieve and let drain for 45 min- 1 hour. Transfer ricotta to an airtight container and chill.
Recipe by oh honey bakes at https://ohhoneybakes.com/essentials-homemade-ricotta/