Ricotta Cheese

5 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 fresh squeezed lemons (strained of pulp and seeds)
  • 1 cheese cloth (dampened)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put milk, cream, and salt in a large pot and boil to 190 degrees F, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    remove heat, add lemon juice, stir, and wait 3-5 minutes for curds to raise to the top.
  3. 3
    Set up a strainer over a large bowl to support cheese cloth. Slowly pour entire contents through dampened and double folded cheese cloth. Let drain for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Use cheese cloth to squeeze out excess liquid and place in fridge to firm up.

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