The Shrew 17 Posted June 17, 2013 Homemade Fresh Ricotta Cheese in 15 minutes :) ~FriskyINGREDIENTS4 cups whole milkOne cup buttermilk1/3 cup heavy creamCoarse saltDIRECTIONS1. Line a fine mesh strainer with several folds of cheesecloth and set it in your sink.2. Combine milk, buttermilk and cream in medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil until cooking thermometer registers 185 degrees...if you don't have a thermometer, keep an eye on it to see when the curds (the solid white parts) are mostly separated from the whey (the cloudy liquid). This will take about 10 minutes...stir a couple of times during the boiling process.3. Remove from heat and using a slotted spot, scoop spoonfuls of the curd into the cheesecloth-lined strainer, sprinkling with a little salt every few spoonfuls or so.4. Let the ricotta drain for about 5 minutes and then taste to check the consistency. If you like it drier, then let it drain a little more. If you like it moister, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk. This ricotta is best used right away, but will keep for a day or two in the fridge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dot 353 Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks Shrew for sharing this. I did similar recipes before, but used vinegar instead of buttermilk. Plain natural yogurt can also substitute buttermilk. I guess heavy cream would make it taste better, but also high in fats. Btw, what is the yield of your ingredients? 1 cup of cheese, or more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Shrew 17 Posted June 20, 2013 Ya know in all my ramblings with the cheese I did not note the yield. I don't worry about fats. I live by the motto of eat what you like in reasonable amounts and be very active. That means all the food groups for me though and to me fat is part of a food group. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites