How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese

heavy cream

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💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

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Heat the whole milk and heavy cream in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches the desired temperature, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pot from heat and stir in citric acid.

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until curds form and separate from whey.

Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl to catch the whey.

Pour the curds into the colander, allowing the whey to drain for a few minutes.

Gather the cheesecloth and gently squeeze to remove excess whey, if desired.

Transfer the ricotta to a bowl and stir in sea salt to taste.

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