Easy Homemade Ricotta Recipe

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Easy Homemade Ricotta
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Ingredients:

  • 4 quarts whole milk
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Directions:

  1. Line a colander with a few layers of cheesecloth and put it into the sink.
  2. Pour milk and buttermilk into large pot. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Curds will begin to rise up and clump on the surface. Once the mixture is steaming, stop stirring. Curds and whey will separate. Whey will look like cloudy water underneath a mass of white curds (this will happen at about 140 degrees F). When separated, turn off the heat and ladle the curds into the cheesecloth. When all curds are in the cloth and the dripping has slowed, gently bring up the edges of cloth and twist it to bring the curds together. Give a squeeze to let the water continue to drain. Tie it with string and hang it over the sink or a pan to drain for about 15 minutes or so. Let it drain 15 minutes more.
  3. Discard the whey. Untie the cheesecloth and pack the ricotta into airtight containers. Refrigerate and use within 1 week, or eat immediately. Serve with crusty garlic bread, olive oil and chunky salt, herbs or something else good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 485.1 Kcal (2031 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 46.55mg 16%
Sodium 668.85mg 28%
Potassium 1859.55mg 40%
Total Carbs 61.25g 20%
Sugars 61.25g 245%
Protein 36.75g 74%
Calcium 1477.4mg 148%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 39.6 Kcal (166 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g 11%
Cholesterol 3.8mg 16%
Sodium 54.6mg 28%
Potassium 151.8mg 40%
Total Carbs 5g 20%
Sugars 5g 245%
Protein 3g 74%
Calcium 120.6mg 148%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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