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Homemade Ricotta: It’s easier than you think.

January 25, 2013 by Judy Lyness Leave a Comment

It seems everywhere I turn there’s an article or video about making homemade ricotta.  So finally, I decided to give it a go.  I followed the LA Times recipe.  It couldn’t have been easier.

Add the milk and buttermilk to a pot and heat to 185 degrees.

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Stir in salt and vinegar…And wait until it curdles.

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Scoop out the curds to a strainer.  I didn’t have cheesecloth so I used coffee filters.

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And the results are better than you could possibly imagine.

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For some fantastic serving ideas check out Melissa Clark’s video from the NYTs.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cheese, Easy, Side dish Tagged With: buttermilk, homemade, Los Angeles Times, Melissa Clark, milk, New York Times, ricotta, test kitchen

Comments

  1. Mary Maher says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I seriously cannot wait to try this. Yum.

    Reply
    • Judy at Two Broads Abroad says

      January 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Mary, you won’t be disappointed. I love it.

      Reply
  2. Susanne Aziz says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Moh makes this all the time from leftover milk, you can add cardamom, cinnamon, pistachios or raisins as well into the mixture for flavor, if you so desire.

    Reply
    • Judy at Two Broads Abroad says

      January 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      I have a feeling Nahid would love it that way.

      Reply
  3. Mama's Gotta Bake says

    January 25, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I had no idea it was this easy! I’m making a big Italian dinner Saturday night, guess what will be on the menu. Yep, my homemade ricotta.

    Reply
    • Judy at Two Broads Abroad says

      January 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      You have no idea how easy and delicious this is. So happy.

      Reply

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