Homemade Ricotta Cheese (4 ingredients)

Homemade ricotta cheese is easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand—no special tools required. It's perfect for homemade pasta dishes and more!

⏱️ 90 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 40 min 📊 Hard ⭐ 5.0 (55) 👁️ 3 views
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar (or lemon juice)

Steps

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat milk, cream, and salt over medium heat while stirring. Cook just until the mixture comes to a boil.

  2. Remove from the heat, add the vinegar, and stir to combine.

  3. Let the mixture rest undisturbed for 30 minutes to allow curds to form.

  4. Line a fine mesh strainer or colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. Gently spoon the ricotta curds into the strainer.

  5. Allow to drain for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254 kkal
Protein 8g (20%)
Carbs 13g (33%)
Fat 19g (47%)

Macronutrients

Calories25413% DV
Protein8g16% DV
Carbs13g4% DV
Fat19g29% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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