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Fresh Homemade Ricotta

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Fresh Homemade Ricotta

Fresh Homemade Ricotta

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Equipment

  • - Professional Cheese Maker: Designed for various milk types, producing cheeses including fresh homemade ricotta.

  • - Kitchen Scale: Accurate ingredient measurement, vital for cheese making quality.

  • - Large Pot with Lid: Used for heating and curdling milk in ricotta preparation.

  • - Heatproof Container: Employed within a double boiler setup for gentle heat application during cheese creation.

  • - Measuring Spoons and Cups: For precise ingredient measurement, such as salt and cream of tartar in ricotta recipes.

  • - Cheesecloth: Used to strain curdled milk from liquid whey when making ricotta.

  • - Colander or Strainer: Alternative for draining cheese after separation from whey during ricotta production.

  • - Digital Food Scale: Precise measurement equipment, particularly useful with small quantities in homemade ricotta.

  • - Timer or Kitchen Clock: Ensures accurate timing of the cheese-making process as per recipe requirements.

  • - Spatula: Used for stirring milk mixture during cooking stages to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts whole milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • large sieve, fine-mesh cheesecloth

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Line a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.
2

Instruction 2

Slowly bring milk, cream, and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add lemon juice, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Pour the mixture into the lined sieve and let it drain 1 hour. After discarding the liquid, chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator 2 days.
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