How to Make the BEST Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

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Set up a large bowl with a sieve or strainer lined with cheesecloth or a thin tea towel.

Pour whole fat milk into a large pot.

Add heavy cream to the pot with the milk.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Turn the heat to medium and let the mixture come to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Once simmering, lower the heat and pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Watch as the curds separate from the whey almost instantly.

Turn off the heat and pour the contents of the pot into the strainer to separate the curds from the whey.

Let the curds sit in the strainer for about an hour at room temperature to allow more liquid to drain out.

After an hour, gather the cheesecloth and gently squeeze to remove any remaining liquid.

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