Quick Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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Quick Homemade Ricotta Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 gallon milk
  • 1/2 tsp citric acid
  • salt , to taste

Directions:

  1. Pour milk into pot and add citric acid.
  2. Stir well.
  3. Heat milk to about 180 degrees. The whey should be seperated by now.
  4. Turn off heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour into a cheescloth lined collander. Let drain for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Transfer cheese to a bowl and add salt, mixing with a fork.
  7. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 44.43 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 2.61mg 1%
Sodium 54.9mg 2%
Potassium 203.82mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.53g 2%
Sugars 6.53g 26%
Protein 3.92g 8%
Calcium 159.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.96 Kcal (142 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 41.96mg 2%
Potassium 155.8mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.99g 2%
Sugars 4.99g 26%
Protein 3g 8%
Calcium 121.8mg 16%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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