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Homemade Ricotta — Italian recipe
Homemade Ricotta, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Homemade Ricotta

Fresh, creamy ricotta from just whole milk, a little heavy cream, salt and lemon juice: heat it until steaming, stir in the lemon, let soft curds form, then drain through cheesecloth. Ready in about 45 minutes and far richer and sweeter than store-bought. Spread it on toast, spoon it over pasta or bake it into lasagna.

At a glance

Cuisine
Italian
Category
Other
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
2 cups
Calories
About 180 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian

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