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Easy Ricotta Cheese

A simple way to have homemade cheese for various recipes.
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glass jar full of easy homemade ricotta cheese
Prep Time:30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large spoon
  • Instant read food thermometer
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gal whole milk
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat milk in a large pot on low until temperature reaches 175-200 degrees F.
  • Gently stir in vinegar.
  • Let sit for about 15 minutes and you will begin to see the curds separate from the whey.
  • Scoop out the curds using a large fine-mesh strainer or ladle into a cheesecloth-lined bowl.
  • Allow to drain for about 15 minutes, or more or less depending on how wet or dry you want the cheese to be.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Servings: 2 cups