The Easiest Way to Make Ricotta Cheese at Home
The creamy texture of ricotta cheese makes it perfect for lasagna, aromatic toasts and even sauces. Here’s a super easy way to make it at home using ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen.
This Insider YouTube video reveals an incredible ricotta cheese recipe from The Brooklyn Kitchen in Williamsburg, NY. Pour four cups of milk and one cup of heavy cream into a large saucepan, then add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil (about 190 degrees Fahrenheit). When it’s hot enough, turn off the heat, add some lemon juice (about a quarter cup), stir well and let sit for five minutes. Now pour the whole thing into a colander lined with gauze and let it drain over a bowl for 20 minutes to an hour. You are left with a creamy, delicious ricotta cheese that you can use for whatever you want. And don’t forget to use the leftover acid whey .