Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

With this recipe, you'll learn how to make ricotta cheese with just 4 ingredients. It's easy and the results are so good!

📝 Ingredients

• 9 cups (2160ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the milk, cream and salt in a large saucepan. Heat milk and cream mixture over medium heat until 185ºF/85ºC. It should be steaming and frothy on the top and just before boiling point. Stir regularly so that the milk doesn’t scorch.
2. 2Whisk in the lemon juice. Turn the heat off and immediately place the lid on. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes.
3. 3After 20 minutes, the curds will form. Scoop the ricotta cheese into a cheesecloth lined colander which has be set over a large bowl or saucepan.
4. 4Ricotta cheese can be eaten immediately in a creamy state or drain for 3 hours or overnight for a drier cheese. Put it in the fridge to drain. Makes about 1 ½ pounds or 680 grams.