Ask Lidia: Homemade Ricotta

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Line a large sieve with a double thickness of damp cheesecloth and set it over a bowl.

Combine the milk, cream, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and slowly bring to a boil.

Add the lemon juice and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.

Stir gently until the mixture begins to curdle, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit without stirring for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture through the cheesecloth and let drain for 1 hour.

What’s left in the cloth is the ricotta. Chill until ready to use.

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