Fresh Ricotta Cheese
A simple homemade ricotta cheese made with whole milk, salt, and fresh lemon juice. This creamy, fresh cheese can be made in under an hour plus chilling time.
2 servings
3 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- •8 cups whole milk
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth; set in sink. Bring milk and salt to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in lemon juice. Let simmer until curds form, 1 to 2 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Using finely slotted spoon or skimmer, scoop curds from pan and transfer to cheesecloth-lined colander. Let drain 1 minute (curds will still be a little wet). Transfer curds to medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
180 min
