Homemade Ricotta Recipe

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Homemade Ricotta
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Ingredients:

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablesp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teasp. kosher salt
  • rustic italian bread , for serving
  • 1 clove garlic

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, vinegar and salt. Place the pan over a medium heat and slowly bring the milk mixture to a simmer. Simmer the milk mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, you will see curds begin to form.
  2. Line a mesh strainer with several layers of damp cheesecloth. Gently pour the curds and whey through into the strainer and let drain for 15 minutes ( or longer for thicker ricotta. i let mine drain for about 30 min. ). Gather the cheesecloth together and gently squeeze some of the excess liquid from the ricotta. Transfer the ricotta to a serving dish and drizzle with big fat finishing oil.
  3. Preheat the grill or broiler.
  4. While the ricotta is draining, slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Toast the bread on the grill or in the broiler on both sides. Swipe the garlic 2 times on each piece of toast and drizzle each toast with big fat finishing oil.
  5. Serve the ricotta and grilled bread. The ricotta is best served a little warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 666.14 Kcal (2789 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.42g 68%
Cholesterol 179.1mg 60%
Sodium 354.56mg 15%
Potassium 1242.62mg 26%
Total Carbs 40.85g 14%
Sugars 36.77g 147%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 24.54g 49%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Calcium 977.4mg 98%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.77 Kcal (326 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.19g 68%
Cholesterol 20.91mg 60%
Sodium 41.4mg 15%
Potassium 145.08mg 26%
Total Carbs 4.77g 14%
Sugars 4.29g 147%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 2.87g 49%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 114.1mg 98%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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