Ricotta
Homemade ricotta, fresh and creamy. Ricotta is a fresh and soft cheese made from curdling milk with an acid, like vinegar or lemon juice. It is a versatile cheese that can be seasoned in many ways according to personal taste, and used in both sweet and savory dishes. It works perfectly as a filling for pasta or a spread on crackers.
Add <quantity>1<unit>l</unit></quantity> of whole milk to a saucepan over medium heat
Add <quantity>8<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt and mix to dissolve it
Bring to a simmer and remove from heat
Add <quantity>60<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of lemon juice and stir. Let it sit for 15 until the milk curdles
Set a colander over a bowl and cover with cheesecloth or a kitchen towel. Pour the curdles milk through
Let the ricotta rest in the refrigerator for 1h to drain the whey. Transfer it to a bowl
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of heavy cream
Season with salt and black pepper to taste
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil to taste and mix to combine. The ricotta is ready
Enjoy!
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