Kosher Dairy Dishes
| Homemade Fresh Ricotta Cheese |
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Adapted from a recipe by Richard Ferretti, Gourmet Magazine When creative director Richard Ferretti came to Gourmet, he brought along a recipe for homemade fresh ricotta. It is more delicate in flavor than any store-bought version and has a lovely dry curd. Watch food editor Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez demonstrate how to make your own fresh ricotta. Ingredients: 2 qt whole milk Directions: Line a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Slowly bring milk, cream, and 1/2 tsp salt to a rolling boil in a 6-qt heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add lemon juice. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture curdles, about 2 minutes. Pour into lined sieve and let drain 1 hour. Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and squeeze gently to extract any excess liquid. Chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator 2 days. Notes: Yield: Makes about 2 cups Watch a video demonstration of this recipe. Recipes: Dairy Dishes, Ricotta Cheese, Kosher |
