Homemade Ricotta

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Homemade RicottaThe exquisite taste of homemade ricotta belies how stunningly simple it is to make. Whether you eat it fresh and warm topped with berries and honey or simply tossed with pasta, you will be impressed with this silky, creamy fresh cheese you made yourself. Use organic whole milk, not only for its rich flavour, but also because it's higher in fat than homogenized milk. You'll find it in the organic section of most large supermarkets.2 user reviews.
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Total time : 1-1/2 hours

This recipe makes 33 1 tbsp servings

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Nutritional Info

Per 1 tbsp: about -
cal 2525 cal
pro 2 g2g pro
total fat 2 g2g total fat
sat. fat 1 g1g sat. fat
carb 1 g1g carb
fibre 00 fibre
chol 7 mg7mg chol
sodium 19 mg19mg sodium
potassium 18 mg18mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 55 calcium
vit A 11 vit A
folate 11 folate

The exquisite taste of homemade ricotta belies how stunningly simple it is to make. Whether you eat it fresh and warm topped with berries and honey or simply tossed with pasta, you will be impressed with this silky, creamy fresh cheese you made yourself. Use organic whole milk, not only for its rich flavour, but also because it's higher in fat than homogenized milk. You'll find it in the organic section of most large supermarkets.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups organic whole milk (3.8% MF) 8 cups organic whole milk (3.8% MF)
  • 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp vinegar 5 tbsp vinegar

Preparation

In large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat milk with salt over low heat, stirring often, until temperature on digital rapid-read thermometer registers 203°F (95°C), about 40 minutes.

Add vinegar; stir slowly 3 times. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes.

With slotted spoon, gently skim off curds and place in sieve lined with damp double-thickness cheesecloth. Let drain for 30 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2012

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