How To Cook Traditional Italian Ricotta | Recipe by Chef Stefano Marvello (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

Heat 2 L of full cream milk in a large pot until it reaches 90°C.

Add 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and stir gently until curds form.

Strain the curds into a colander lined with cheesecloth to separate from the whey.

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