Homemade Ricotta Cheese

With only a few minutes hands on, this Homemade Ricotta Cheese will be the creamiest, richest ricotta you’ve ever had in your life.

INGREDIENTS

– whole milk – heavy cream  – kosher salt – lemon juice*

Step-by-step instructions!

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Pour the milk, heavy cream and salt in a large pot, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally Add the lemon juice and stir..

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Let the mixture simmer briefly until you will see it start to curdle up. Turn the heat off and let the mixture sit for a few minutes.

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Line a large mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the curdled milk through the strainer and let it drain for at least 1 hour.

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Leave the mixture straining in the fridge overnight, to obtain a very firm and creamy ricotta.

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The next day, remove the ricotta from the fridge, and it should look very firm.

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