Homemade Ricotta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 pints 1% low-fat milk
1 cup cream
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice or 3 tbsp vinegar
1 cheesecloth, to line sieve

Directions:

Line sieve with cheesecloth and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
Bring milk, cream and salt to a boil over medium heat stirring often to prevent scorching.
When mixture boils, add lemon juice/vinegar and reduce heat to low. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until mixture curdles. When curdled, remove from heat and pour into prepared sieve .Allow to drain for 45 to 60 minutes. For creamier texture drain for 45 minutes, or add desired amount of drained liquid and stir. Will keep refrigerated for 2 days. Yields 2 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.43 Kcal (513 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.47g	10%
Cholesterol	23.06mg	8%
Sodium	281.98mg	12%
Potassium	304.33mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.28g	3%
Sugars	8.36g	33%
Protein	6.09g	12%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Calcium	246.3mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.99 Kcal (243 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	10%
Cholesterol	10.92mg	8%
Sodium	133.56mg	12%
Potassium	144.15mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.87g	3%
Sugars	3.96g	33%
Protein	2.88g	12%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	6%
Calcium	116.6mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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