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    RECIPE: WHOLE MILK RICOTTA CHEESE

    Recipe: Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

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    Making ricotta from whey is traditionally made with the whey left over from other cheeses. However, this whole milk ricotta is sweet, creamy, and an excellent choice for first-time cheesemakers.


    15 minutes

    180 minutes

    2



    INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT CULTURES FOR HEALTH

    Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese Making Kit

    Cheese 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.


    Citric Acid

    Cheese Citric Acid

    Citric Acid

    $6.99

    A key ingredient in acid cheeses including mozzarella, paneer, queso blanco, and ricotta.


    Cheesecloth

    1 Square Yard Cheesecloth

    Cheesecloth

    $7.99

    A looser weave than our butter muslin, this 100% cotton cheesecloth is great for wrapping cheeses and draining whey from all sorts of cultured foods.






    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 gallon whole milk from cows, goats, or sheep
    • 1 tsp. citric acid, dissolved in ½ cup cool water
    • 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
    • Salt to taste
    • Large pot
    • Cheesecloth

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Stir dissolved citric acid mixture into the milk.
    2. Slowly heat the milk to 195-205°F, stirring frequently. Turn off the heat and allow to set for 1 hour. Do not stir.
    3. Line a colander with cheesecloth and pour the curds and whey into it. Drain for at least 30 minutes, longer if you want a drier cheese.
    4. Place the curds in a bowl and add heavy cream. Salt to taste and refrigerate.