Ricotta Cheese Recipes

HOMEMADE RICOTTA

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 43m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar

Steps:

Set a large sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 layers of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with the cheesecloth.
Pour the milk and cream into a stainless-steel or enameled pot such as Le Creuset. Stir in the salt. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 1 minute until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. The longer you let the mixture drain, the thicker the ricotta. (I tend to like mine on the thicker side, but some prefer it moister.) Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining whey. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep refrigerated for 4 to 5 days.

12 GENIUS RICOTTA RECIPES: WHIPPED RICOTTA & MORE!

12 Genius Ricotta Recipes: Whipped Ricotta & More! image

This whipped ricotta recipe makes an impressive easy appetizer in 5 minutes! Top it with honey for a rich, savory sweet bite.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 ounces whole milk ricotta
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon white or black pepper
Honey, to serve
Fresh thyme or other herbs, to garnish (optional)
Pita bread, flatbread or grilled bread, to serve

Steps:

Whisk the ricotta, milk, olive oil, salt and pepper by hand for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Alternatively, whisk on medium speed using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Allow to stand 15 minutes before serving so it comes to room temperature. (You can also do this with the container of ricotta before whisking it.) You can serve immediately if you like, it will just be slightly cold.
To serve, top with honey and if using, fresh thyme. Serve with warm pita bread, grilled bread, or crackers.

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