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Homemade Ricotta

This cheese can be used in so many ways and it requires so little ingredients. Add this to your weekend activities in the kitchen. You will enjoy it over and over!

Course Appetizer or Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, cheese, main course, ricotta

Ingredients

  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine the whole milk, cream, and salt in a large heavy bottom pot, and heat the mixture over medium heat. Stir often to prevent sticking and bring the temperature to 190F.

  2. Remove from the heat, and add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. If the mixture has not curdled add the reaming vinegar. Let is sit a bit longer.

  3. Cover a colander with a clean cotton towel or a paper towel, set in a large bowl. Carefully remove the curds with a small strainer into the strainer. Let the cheese drain for 20 minutes, and refrigerate until ready to use.