Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Schwartz
@daniel

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

8.4 (1)
30m
8 servings

Creamy and fresh homemade ricotta cheese, made effortlessly from whole milk, lemon juice, and a touch of salt—ideal for topping bruschetta, filling lasagna, or enjoying simply with bread.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Pour the whole milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and place over medium heat.
  2. Heat the milk, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 190-200°F (just below boiling), about 15-20 minutes; small bubbles will form around the edges.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and salt; let sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds form and separate from the whey.
  4. Line a fine-mesh strainer or colander with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and place it over a large bowl.
  5. Gently ladle or pour the curdled milk into the lined strainer; allow it to drain for 20-30 minutes, depending on desired thickness (less time for softer ricotta).
  6. Transfer the drained ricotta to a bowl, discarding the whey; use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

From the Community

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Amelia
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Daniel Schwartz

Yes I’m a repeat offender but few things hit like some toasted homemade sourdough, fresh ricotta with truffle oil, and some soft scrambled eggs

Amelia

@daniel pulling out all the stops for the fam, I contributed the vegetables. Eggs, sautéed veg, ricotta, fruit, and fresh sourdough (including an ex…

Daniel Schwartz

Eggs with chives, homemade ricotta with some truffle oil , sourdough, salade cuite, chefs kiss

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