Homemade Low Fat Ricotta Cheese
  1. Line a strainer with two layers of paper towels. Set aside.

  2. Pour the milk into a large pot. Heat the milk so the temperature reaches anywhere between 165˚F and 185˚F. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it begins to simmer.

  3. Remove the pot from the heat and add the salt and vinegar. Slowly stir once or twice to distribute the vinegar.

  4. Stop mixing once you see the milk begin to separate into solid white curds. Allow the pot to sit still for 5 minutes while curds continue to form.

  5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer curds to the prepared strainer and allow to drain for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached. To ensure that the ricotta emerges fluffy and wet, don’t use any kind of pressure to squeeze the whey from the curds.

  6. When the whey is done dripping, transfer the ricotta to a glass container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🧀Cheese

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🧄Cooking Ingredient📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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