Enjoy this gluten-free version of your favorite dessert, complete with creamy probiotic yogurt and thick, rich ricotta made right in your own kitchen!
15 minutes
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INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT CULTURES FOR HEALTH
Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit
Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit
$36.99
As seen in the 'New York Times' and the 'Food Network'
Make delicious mozzarella and creamy fresh ricotta with this beginner-friendly kit. Whether you're looking for gut-healthy ingredients or an exciting DIY project, the Cultures for Health Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit will deliver a rewarding experience you won't soon forget.
Equipment in the kit may appear different than pictured.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tbsp. softened butter or coconut oil
- ½ cup finely chopped crispy walnuts (nuts that have been soaked and dehydrated)
- 2 cups thick ricotta cheese
- 1 cup drained, thick yogurt cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Butter bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Dust with finely chopped walnuts.
- Mix ricotta cheese with yogurt cheese. Blend in eggs, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, honey, and arrowroot. Stir until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off the oven. Let the cake cool in the oven for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until completely cold, then carefully remove sides of pan.
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Top with fresh sliced strawberries if desired.
