Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups reduced-fat (2%) buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Stack 4 large squares of cheesecloth in colander, leaving overhang. Combine milk and buttermilk in heavy large pot. Attach deep-fry or candy thermometer to side of pot. Place pot over high heat. Stir almost constantly as mixture heats and curds (small clumps) begin to form. When thermometer registers 175°F to 180°F, curds will separate from whey (liquid) and float to top. Turn off heat.
  2. Using large slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer curds to prepared colander. Gather cheesecloth around ricotta. Press gently, releasing some liquid (don't press out too much liquid or cheese may be dry). Return ball of cheese to colander and let rest 20 minutes. Transfer ricotta to medium bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt; mix gently. Cover; chill until cold, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  3. Per serving: 78.2 kcal calories, 41.4 % calories from fat, 3.6 g fat, 2.1 g saturated fat, 11.7 mg cholesterol, 6.8 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 6.8 g total sugars, 6.8 g net carbohydrates, 4.8 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1298.08 Kcal (5435 kJ)
Calories from fat 383.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.56g 65%
Cholesterol 178.08mg 59%
Sodium 2561.44mg 107%
Potassium 3265.92mg 69%
Total Carbs 104.72g 35%
Sugars 100.24g 401%
Protein 114.8g 230%
Calcium 4958.2mg 496%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.44 Kcal (249 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.95g 65%
Cholesterol 8.15mg 59%
Sodium 117.28mg 107%
Potassium 149.54mg 69%
Total Carbs 4.79g 35%
Sugars 4.59g 401%
Protein 5.26g 230%
Calcium 227mg 496%

* 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

  • 29.5
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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