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Recipe of How to make ricotta cheese

Recipe of How to make ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese, also known as ricotta, is a cheese obtained from a second processing of whey. Its characteristics are its white color, mild flavor and soft and grainy texture. Today we show you how to make ricotta cheese, a must-have in Italian cuisine. Use it in desserts and savoury dishes alike; it's one of the traditional fillings for pasta

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Recipe Summary

Preparation 60 min
Cooking 15 min
Servings 12
Difficulty Intermediate
12 Servings
60 min Preparation
15 min Cooking
Intermediate
Cheeses

Ingredients

  • 2 liters of milk
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 natural yogurt

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Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Heat the milk until a foam starts to form around the edges.
  • Step 2
  • Add the yogurt, little by little while stirring.
  • Step 3
  • Before it boils, at 90º C, add the lemon juice.
  • Step 4
  • Lower the heat and keep stirring until the whey is completely separated from the milk.
  • Step 5
  • Turn off the kitchen and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
  • Place a pot, over it a colander covered with gauze.
  • Step 7
  • Strain the cheese from the whey.
  • Step 8
  • Make a small package with the gauze so that it wraps around the cheese. Leave it hanging in the colander for a few hours.
  • Step 9
  • Remove the cheese from the cheesecloth, crumble it and add 1/2 tsp of salt, the amount is to taste.
  • Step 10
  • Place the shredded cheese in a soft plastic container or cheese maker.
  • Step 11
  • With the help of the gauze, it gradually compacts the cheese, exerting pressure on its entire surface.
  • Step 12
  • Add a teaspoon of the whey and refrigerate it, covered, for a few hours.
  • Step 13
  • Unmold it and enjoy your cheese.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare How to make ricotta cheese and get the best results.

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of How to make ricotta cheese to give a different touch to your preparation.

  • Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
  • Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
  • Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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