CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE
If I came over to your place and you served me homemade ricotta cheese, I'd think you were pretty cool. And while that's a good reason to do this, there are even better reasons--like, it's super fun to do, ridiculously easy, and you'll end up with something far superior to what you buy in the store. Serve on toast with honey, cayenne, and sea salt or with tomatoes, basil, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, and sea salt--or however you like.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a deep bowl or pot.
- Combine milk, cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally in a "figure eight" motion, until it reaches a temperature of 195 degrees F (90 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, this will be right before it starts to simmer. You'll see steam rising from the surface, and tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
- Turn off the heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir slowly in a "figure eight" motion for 3 or 4 seconds.
- Let the mixture sit, untouched, for 6 minutes.
- Carefully ladle into the cheesecloth-lined mesh strainer so that the dripping whey drains into the pot or bowl. Let the ricotta drain into the pot for between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on how soft or firm you want your cheese. The longer it drains, the firmer the texture will be once chilled.
- Grab the ends of the cheesecloth and lift the drained ricotta out of the strainer and place in a bowl. Let cool on the counter to room temperature, then wrap and chill thoroughly.
- Remove cheesecloth and serve. Ricotta usually needs an additional pinch of salt when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 472.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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Dumisane mahlase
[email protected]I've tried this ricotta cheese recipe several times and I've never been able to get it right. The ricotta always turns out grainy and doesn't have a lot of flavor. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Aneziwe Sithole
[email protected]I was disappointed with this ricotta cheese recipe. The ricotta was grainy and didn't have a lot of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
David Ubolama
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The ricotta is so smooth and creamy, and it has a wonderful flavor. I've used it in a variety of dishes and it's always been a hit.
Bilkees Jahan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and it has a delicate flavor. I've been using it in all sorts of dishes and I'm loving it.
Jerrion Francisco
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is the best I've ever tried. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has a wonderful flavor. I've used it in a variety of dishes and it's always been a hit.
Umais Mughal
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this ricotta cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and the ricotta is so delicious. I've used it in a variety of dishes and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
sphamandla mlaba
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always turned out great. It's so easy to make and the ricotta is so delicious. I love using it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just as a spread on crackers.
Bob Dunaway
[email protected]I was really impressed with this ricotta cheese recipe. It was so easy to make and the ricotta turned out perfectly. It was so smooth and creamy. I used it to make a lasagna and it was amazing.
Ethan Olivier
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is the best! It's so easy to make and the ricotta is so delicious. I've used it in lasagna, ravioli, and even just as a spread on crackers. It's always a hit.
Williams Vanessa
[email protected]I've never made ricotta cheese before, but this recipe made it so easy. I was able to follow the instructions easily and the ricotta turned out great. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Hawo Abrar
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is a lifesaver! I used to have to drive all the way to the Italian market to buy ricotta, but now I can make it at home in minutes. It's just as good as the store-bought stuff, if not better.
Yvonne Phillip
[email protected]I was skeptical about making my own ricotta cheese, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy and the ricotta turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Satis Das
[email protected]Chef John's ricotta cheese recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover. It's easy to make and the results are incredible. The ricotta is smooth, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor. I've used it in a variety of dishes and it's always a hit.
Non Khan
[email protected]This ricotta cheese recipe is a game-changer! I used to buy store-bought ricotta, but now I make my own all the time. It's so much better and it's so easy to make.
Alfred Essien
[email protected]I've tried many ricotta cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I love using it in my pasta dishes and as a spread on crackers.
SAHEED OMOTOSHO
[email protected]Chef John's ricotta cheese recipe was a breeze to make! I had fresh ricotta in less than 30 minutes. It was smooth, creamy, and absolutely delicious. I used it to make lasagna and it was a hit with my family. Thanks, Chef John!