Basic Homemade Ricotta Cheese

I love ricotta cheese, and as an Italian, I use it pretty much for everything. Try this quick and easy recipe to make delicious homemade ricotta cheese with only 4 simple ingredients, and in less than 20 minutes!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 7 cups whole milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place milk, cream, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil; simmer until curds form, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pour mixture through a cheesecloth over a bowl. Let it sit between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how thick you want your ricotta to be.