Directions:
- Moisten 4 layers of cheesecloth or two layers of food-safe paper towels and lay into a colander set over a bowl.
- Combine milk, salt and vinegar or lemon juice in a 4-cup glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high until bubbles form around the edge, 2-4 minutes. (An instant read thermometer should read 165-170°F). Remove from microwave and stir gently for 5 seconds; solid white curds should separate from translucent whey. If not, microwave up to 30 seconds more (if using lemon juice, add an extra 1-2 tsp before reheating).
- Transfer curds to lined colander using a slotted spoon or wire-mesh skimmer. Cover exposed curds with a layer of plastic wrap and refrigerate until desired texture is achieved (see next step). The whey may be used for bread-making or for enriching a garden.
- 5 minutes drain time will give a soft, almost cream-cheese-like consistency, great for immediate consumption drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper as a snack or appetizer, or with honey and berries as dessert. 15-20 minutes of draining will give you a cottage-cheese-like consistency good for moist savory applications like lasagna, manicotti, ravioli or spinach dip, for moist sweet things like cheesecake, or for uncooked pastry applications like cannoli filling. 2-24 hours will result in a dry, firm, crumbly curd best for pastries like ricotta pancakes, ricotta gnochi, or tortas.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 42.99 Kcal (180 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.45mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 196.94mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 191.28mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.13g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 6.13g | 25% | |
| Protein | 3.68g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 32.99 Kcal (138 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.88mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 151.12mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 146.77mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.7g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 4.7g | 25% | |
| Protein | 2.82g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 115.1mg | 15% | |
* 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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