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Ricotta Cheese Recipe
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Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Here's a simple way to prepare a delicious fresh ricotta cheese. Dairy products are not usually included on a Paleo diet, but those who tolerate it well can enjoy it as a healthy indulgence.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword apricot, cheese, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 359kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

  • 1- liter organic whole milk
  • 1 cup 15% organic cream
  • 2 to 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • A large sheet of cheesecloth

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the whole milk, cream, lemon juice, and salt. Stir briefly yet thoroughly to ensure the lemon juice is mixed throughout the dairy. Avoid stirring after this point, as the curds (which are actually the cheese) will begin to form, and you don’t want to disrupt their shape. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
    1- liter organic whole milk, 1 cup 15% organic cream, 2 to 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, A pinch of sea salt
  • Once the mixture has reached a boil, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. At this point, the whole surface should be curdled. If not, you’ll have to add more lemon juice and return to the heat for a few moments.
  • Line a colander with the cheesecloth (the cloth should be folded enough to form 5 to 6 layers). Place the colander in a large bowl, which will collect the whey as it drains from the cheese.
    A large sheet of cheesecloth
  • Once the mixture has cooled, use a large spoon to scoop out the curdled cheese and place it in the colander. Continue to do so until only the whey is left over in the pot. Once finished, leave the cheese on the counter still in the cheesecloth and allow it to continue to drain for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. After 30 minutes, you may want to wring the cheese out by using the cheesecloth. Keep in mind that the longer the cheese is left to drain at room temperature, the more flavourful it will be.
  • Store the cheese in an air-tight container in the fridge. It should keep for a week or two without any problem, but I’m sure you’ll be like me and eat it up way before that time.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 0.1mg