Ricotta Cheese

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Ricotta Cheese). That's right, you can make your very own ricotta cheese at home to enjoy on its own or use in your favorite Italian recipes! Store the ricotta in a covered airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 28 ounces ricotta cheese

Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon citric acid powder

1 gallon raw milk

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons salt

Exquisite Yeastless Focaccia

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine water and citric acid in a small bowl; mix until dissolved.

Step 2

Pour milk into a large pot set over medium heat. Heat milk stirring occasionally until it registers 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer. Do not boil and stir often to prevent scorching. Stir in citric acid. Keep stirring until curds form.

Step 3

Scoop curds into a sieve lined with several layers of cheesecloth using a slotted spoon. Fold the edges of the cheesecloth over the curds and let drain over a bowl at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the cheese from the cheesecloth and cream and salt. Stir well to combine. Serve right away as-is or use in your favorite recipe.

Nutritional Information

Ricotta Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 152.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.9g 16%

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 26.9mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 276.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Folate: 12.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 277.2mg 28%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 24.6mg 9%

Potassium: 350.4mg 10%

Sodium: 389.1mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 77.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.