Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Line a large colander or sieve with 5 layers of dampened cheesecloth, allowing the cheesecloth to extend over outside edges of colander; place colander in a large bowl.
  2. Combine milk and buttermilk in a large, heavy stockpot. Attach a candy thermometer to edge of pan so that thermometer extends at least 2 inches into milk mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until candy thermometer registers 170° (about 20 minutes), gently stirring occasionally. As soon as milk mixture reaches 170°, stop stirring (whey and curds will begin separating at this point). Continue to cook, without stirring, until the thermometer registers 190°. (Be sure not to stir, or curds that have formed will break apart.) Immediately remove pan from heat. (Bottom of pan may be slightly scorched.)
  3. Using a slotted spoon, gently spoon curds into cheesecloth-lined colander; discard whey, or reserve it for another use. Drain over bowl for 5 minutes. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. Hang cheesecloth bundle from kitchen faucet; drain 15 minutes or until whey stops dripping. Scrape ricotta into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss gently with a fork to combine. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Note: Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2877.21 Kcal (12046 kJ)
Calories from fat 924.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 102.76g 158%
Cholesterol 411.03mg 137%
Sodium 6557.51mg 273%
Potassium 9248.41mg 197%
Total Carbs 256.89g 86%
Sugars 256.89g 1028%
Protein 205.51g 411%
Vitamin C 102.8mg 171%
Calcium 7347.9mg 735%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.97 Kcal (234 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 158%
Cholesterol 8mg 137%
Sodium 127.56mg 273%
Potassium 179.9mg 197%
Total Carbs 5g 86%
Sugars 5g 1028%
Protein 4g 411%
Vitamin C 2mg 171%
Calcium 142.9mg 735%

* 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

  • 66.1
    Points
  • 73
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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