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Homemade Ricotta

Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp. distilled white vinegar
  • tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 baguette (for serving)
  • olive oil, sea salt, black pepper (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Line a colander with at least 2 layers of cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In large saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, vinegar and kosher salt.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for approximately 5-10 minutes or until you see the curds have separated from the rest of the liquid.
  • Once separated, pour the curds and whey into cheesecloth lined strainer and allow to drain for at least 30 minutes.
  • To serve, place ricotta on platter and top with a heavy drizzle of olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper and a generous sprinkling of sea salt. Serve with toasted baguette rounds.