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Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Homemade ricotta cheese: versatile, creamy delight for pasta, spreads, or breakfast with fruit. Easy to make with common grocery items.
Ingredients:
  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 18-inch squares cheesecloth
Instructions:
  • Prepare a generous layer of 4 cheesecloth sheets in a large colander or sieve and set it aside.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, gently warm the milk, buttermilk, heavy cream, and salt over medium-low heat. Let it heat for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Allow it to reach 190 degrees F without stirring. Remove from heat and let it rest for 1 hour until the mixture separates into white curds and clear whey.
  • Transfer 1/4 of the curds into the cheesecloth using a slotted spoon. Secure the gathered corners with a zip tie. Repeat with remaining curds, cheesecloth, and zip ties. Join all cheeses together with the last zip tie. Hang the cheeses over a large wooden spoon above a bowl and allow to drain for 2 hours.
  • Place the four cheeses, still wrapped in cloth, in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, remove the zip ties, and store the cheese in an airtight container.

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