FRESH RICOTTA
Fresh ricotta is best the day it's made but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 412.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Italian Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 2 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine milk, cream, and salt in a 4- to 5-quart pot, and warm mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching, until mixture registers 195 degrees on a candy thermometer. It should take about 15 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, gently stirring until just combined. Remove pot from heat and let stand 5 minutes. The combination of the acid and the residual heat in the mixture will cause it to coagulate, or curdle -- separating into a soft mass (curds) and a cloudy liquid (whey).
- After lining a mesh colander with a triple layer of cheesecloth and placing it inside a deeper, slightly larger bowl, gently pour curds and whey into colander. Let mixture stand, pouring off whey occasionally, until most of whey has drained from still-wet curds, 20 minutes.
- Gather up ricotta in cheesecloth and turn it out into a bowl. Serve within a few hours, or refrigerate up to 4 days. For a denser ricotta, which can be preferable for baking, hang it to drain for another hour. Repurpose whey or discard it.
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Saad Sahi
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is the perfect addition to my favorite pasta dishes.
Egwuatu Prosper
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a game-changer for my cooking.
Rocky Cranford
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is a great way to add a touch of luxury to any dish.
Elphas Kosgei
[email protected]I used this ricotta cheese to make lasagna and it was the best lasagna I've ever had.
MD MOSTAFIGUR Rahman
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is so good, I could eat it by the spoonful!
Sadiq Akbar
[email protected]I've been making ricotta cheese with this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the best ricotta cheese I've ever had.
MSC Systems
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginner cheesemakers. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Badass Kidz
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fresh, creamy ricotta cheese.
Victoria Uviovo
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is so versatile. I've used it in everything from pasta dishes to desserts, and it's always delicious.
Axmed abdirahman adam
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have fresh ricotta cheese in just a few minutes.
Bint Brek
[email protected]This ricotta cheese is a great addition to any cheese board. It's also perfect for using in pasta dishes, lasagna, or even just spreading on bread.
Altaf hassan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried it! The ricotta cheese is amazing and I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Izzie OLoughlin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover whey. I always have a lot of whey left over from making yogurt, and this is a delicious way to use it.
Rj Fahad
[email protected]I've tried a few different ricotta cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has a wonderful flavor.
Damilare horla
[email protected]I made this ricotta cheese for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Mikey Blunden
[email protected]This is the best ricotta cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for so many different dishes.
Lamiis laki Naanita
[email protected]I was skeptical that I could make ricotta cheese at home, but this recipe proved me wrong! It's so easy and the results are amazing.
Dinu De silva
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I've been wanting to make fresh ricotta for ages, but I was always intimidated by the process. This recipe made it so simple and straightforward.
Mandume Martin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my ricotta turned out perfectly! It was so smooth and delicious, I couldn't believe how easy it was to make.
Samina Syed
[email protected]This fresh ricotta recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and yields the most creamy, luscious ricotta cheese. I've used it in everything from pasta dishes to desserts, and it's always a hit.