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Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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4 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

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This bruschetta goes so well with a glass of Chardonnay for my 5 o’clock happy hour at home. Great to serve as an appetizer for your next dinner party.
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Fool Proof Living
My name is Aysegull, but feel free to call me “Ice,” as most friends do.
http://www.foolproofliving.com
This bruschetta goes so well with a glass of Chardonnay for my 5 o’clock happy hour at home. Great to serve as an appetizer for your next dinner party.
1HR 30MINS
Total Time
$0.76
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Milk
4 cups
Milk
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
White Wine Vinegar
3 Tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
533
Fat
44.3 g
Protein
9.9 g
Carbs
21.7 g
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My name is Aysegull, but feel free to call me “Ice,” as most friends do.
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Author's Notes

As long as it is refrigerated it will be good for 4 to 5 days. Enjoy on french bread with a side of salad.
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step 1
Place a colander over a large pot (deeper and larger than the colander) and line it with 2 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
step 1 Place a colander over a large pot (deeper and larger than the colander) and line it with 2 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
step 2
Pour the whole Milk (4 cups), Heavy Cream (2 cups), Kosher Salt (1 tsp) in a large nonreactive saucepan like a Dutch oven.
step 2 Pour the whole Milk (4 cups), Heavy Cream (2 cups), Kosher Salt (1 tsp) in a large nonreactive saucepan like a Dutch oven.
step 3
Stirring occasionally, heat the mixture in medium heat until it fully boils or it reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
step 3 Stirring occasionally, heat the mixture in medium heat until it fully boils or it reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
step 4
Turn off the heat and slowly add the White Wine Vinegar (3 Tbsp). Gently stir it once and let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes. You will see it getting curdled.
step 4 Turn off the heat and slowly add the White Wine Vinegar (3 Tbsp). Gently stir it once and let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes. You will see it getting curdled.
step 5
Pour the mixture into the colander lined with cheesecloth and let it drain for at least an hour, or more like 2 hours.
step 5 Pour the mixture into the colander lined with cheesecloth and let it drain for at least an hour, or more like 2 hours.
step 6
You can either use immediately or transfer it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
step 6 You can either use immediately or transfer it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
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Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
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Vegetarian
Italian
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