Real Easy Ricotta
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Recipe type: Dip/ Condiment
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Serves: 3-4 cups
 
Super light fluffy and delicious homemade ricotta. Under 1 hour.
Ingredients
Produce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Dairy
  • 8 cups whole milk
Baking + Spices
  • 1tsp salt
Pantry + Oils
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Combine whole milk and salt in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to 190°F, stirring occasionally.
  2. No thermometer? No problem. Bring the milk to a low simmer—you’ll see small bubbles forming around the edges of the pot and light steam rising. This takes about 20 minutes.
  3. Once the milk reaches temperature, turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Cover the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 20 minutes.
  4. To separate the ricotta from the whey, line a bowl with cheesecloth and gently pour the mixture through. The cheesecloth will catch the solids. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth together and squeeze out any remaining liquid.
  5. To whip, add the ricotta and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse a few times—or hand whip if your heart desires.
  6. Season with salt to taste. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.
Recipe by My Lavender Blues at https://mylavenderblues.com/real-easy-ricotta-with-some-real-life-updates/