Homemade Ricotta

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The other day I ran to the store to pick up some ricotta.  My usual brand was not in stock, and the other one was.  I tossed a package into my cart and puttered around the store finishing my shopping.  Halfway through the market, it hit me, what was I doing paying that much money for a mere 6 ounces.  I could make ricotta for a fraction of the cost and it would probably taste so much better.  Back to the shelving, it went.  I went home and began to make this recipe for Homemade Ricotta.

Making ricotta is simple.  In fact, most of us have all the ingredients in our home right now.  It doesn’t take that long;  about thirty minutes.  And it tastes so much better than buying it at the store.  It is creamy, slightly lemony, and so fresh tasting.  I love that I can play with the flavor by adding different salts or even zest from citrus.

I like to use ricotta tossed with hot pasta and veggies, it makes a wonderfully light dinner.  As well when I am in a bind for something sweet, it makes a lovely dessert;  just add some fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.  Breakfast time, add some to your pancakes or waffles.  I have even tossed a little with chestnut honey into my oatmeal.

Now go to your fridge, pull out that milk (whole milk that is) and grab a lemon.  You are going to have some fun now…… and can thank me later.

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Yield: about 2 cups

Homemade Ricotta

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Making ricotta at home is SO EASY and it takes so much better than store bought as it is creamy and rich in flavor.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 cups whole milk, I use organic
• 1 cup heavy cream, also organic
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt to taste

Instructions

Heat milk to boiling.

Lower heat to a very low simmer.

Stir in lemon juice.

The milk will begin to turn to curds after a couple minutes.

Once the process has ended you will have a pan of curds and a watery mixture.

Drain the curds into a cheesecloth-lined colander.

Put into a small bowl and season with salt.

Let chill at least an hour before using.

Serve.

Eat.

Notes

Only use whole milk and heavy cream, low fat milk products do not work as well.

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