Trash Made Delicious Treasure: EASY Ricotta Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Low-fat milk reduces calories while maintaining texture.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: citric acid

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Citric acid provides a similar curdling effect.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

salt

Pour 5 cups of whey into a stainless steel pot.

Heat the whey slowly to 195°F, stirring gently to avoid scorching.

Once at 195°F, hold the temperature for 2-3 minutes before adding the acid.

Add 2.5 teaspoons of white vinegar to the whey, stirring gently after each addition.

Set the mixture aside to rest for 20-30 minutes to allow curds to form.

Prepare a colander over a container and line it with cheesecloth.

Pour the curds and whey into the colander to drain excess liquid.

Add a pinch of salt to the ricotta, if desired, and mix gently.

If a wetter ricotta is preferred, do not squeeze out as much liquid and consider adding some whey back.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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