Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Learn how to make ricotta cheese at home in just 5 minutes and never buy it from the store again!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Vinegar lemon juice will work
- pinch of salt
Instructions
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Start by prepping your draining bowl. Stretch some unbleached cheesecloth over the edge of a bowl and secure it with a rubber band.
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Place your milk and the pinch of salt in a saucepan on the stove top. Turn the burner on a low-medium heat and place a candy thermometer in the pan. Stir occasionally until the temp reaches 165ºF.
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Once the milk reaches 165ºF, turn off the heat and add the vinegar. Give it one little stir, just enough to move around the vinegar and let the whole mixture sit for a minute or two.
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Pour the mixture into your prepared bowl slowly and gently.
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Let the cheese set on the counter for about 20 to 30 minutes to drain.
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Once the homemade Ricotta Cheese has drained you can place it in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to use or you can use it right away!
Recipe Notes
This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of homemade ricotta cheese per 2 cups of milk used and will store for a few days in the fridge, but make sure to use it up within a week. Extra homemade Ricotta Cheese can be frozen for later use.