Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts whole milk

Directions:

  1. Line a colander with moistened cheese-cloth and set it over a large bowl.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil. Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and cook over low heat; stirring gently, until curds form and rise to the surface, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes; the curds will firm up slightly.
  3. Using a slotted spoon with small holes, gently scoop the curds into the colander; discard the liquid. Let the ricotta drain for 15 minutes, then gently lift the cheesecloth to flip the curd and let drain for 15 minutes longer. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl and season with salt.
  4. Ricotta can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  5. Serving suggestion: Spread ricotta on toasted baguette slices, top with radish slices and chopped arugula.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 84.56 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 4.9mg 2%
Sodium 102.96mg 4%
Potassium 388.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.65g 4%
Sugars 12.42g 50%
Protein 7.35g 15%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Calcium 299.2mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.73 Kcal (141 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 1.95mg 2%
Sodium 41.06mg 4%
Potassium 154.79mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.05g 4%
Sugars 4.95g 50%
Protein 2.93g 15%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 119.4mg 30%

* 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

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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