Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Fresh Ricotta Cheese
45 min.
6
197kcal

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Fresh ricotta cheese is a delightful and versatile treat that can elevate any dish, making it a perfect choice for your next side dish. With its creamy texture and subtle flavor, this homemade ricotta is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to make. Picture yourself in the kitchen, whisking together just three basic ingredients—whole milk, fresh lemon juice, and salt—transforming them into a light and airy cheese that will impress your family and friends.

This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences. Each serving boasts 197 calories, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. Whether slathered on crusty bread, dolloped atop a salad, or incorporated into your favorite pasta dish, fresh ricotta adds a new level of richness and creaminess.

Prepare this incredibly fresh cheese in just 45 minutes, and you'll be rewarded with a stunning culinary creation that can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on the rest of your meal. As the curds form and the delightful aroma fills your kitchen, you’ll find that making ricotta from scratch is not just a recipe, but an experience to savor. Give it a try, and let the luscious taste of homemade ricotta cheese bring joy to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon
  • colander
  • skimmer
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth;set in sink. Bring milk and salt to simmerin heavy large saucepan over medium-highheat. Stir in lemon juice.
  2. Let simmer untilcurds form, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Using finely slotted spoon or skimmer,scoop curds from pan and transfer tocheesecloth-lined colander.
  4. Let drain1 minute (curds will still be a little wet).
  5. Transfer curds to medium bowl. Cover andchill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein21.45%
Fat47.05%
Carbs31.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.33
Glycemic Load
5.77
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.801739208238%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.85kcal
9.84%
Fat:10.43g
16.04%
Saturated Fat:6.05g
37.84%
Carbohydrates:15.71g
5.24%
Net Carbohydrates:15.69g
5.7%
Sugar:15.84g
17.6%
Cholesterol:39.04mg
13.01%
Sodium:511.28mg
22.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.7g
21.39%
Calcium:400.85mg
40.08%
Phosphorus:329.19mg
32.92%
Vitamin B12:1.76µg
29.28%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.48%
Vitamin D:3.58µg
23.86%
Potassium:495.8mg
14.17%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.27%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.23%
Vitamin A:527.49IU
10.55%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.1%
Magnesium:39.5mg
9.88%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.92%
Selenium:6.19µg
8.84%
Vitamin C:2.9mg
3.52%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.74%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious