Super Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese

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   Combine the milk and cream in a deep saucepan.

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   Heat the mixture on medium until it starts to simmer.

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   IMPORTANT: Stir occasionally to refrain from burning and NEVER leave it unattended as milk can easily boil over.

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   Once it starts to simmer, turn off the heat and add in your vinegar.

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   Stir well.

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   Wait for 10 minutes and observe as your milk starts to curdle.

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   If it doesn't work, add more vinegar until milk solids/gobules appear.

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   While waiting for the milk to curdle, prepare your filter.

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   Line a colander or strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or paper towels.

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    Pour the mixture over your strainer.

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    The water that comes out of it is whey.

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    You can save it and use in other recipes if you want.

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    Mix in the salt and do a taste test.

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    You may add in more salt if you want.

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    Now the last step is to wait for the draining to finish.

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    There is no definite time on how long it should be drained.

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    I drained mine overnight in the fridge to make sure that no whey is left.

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    If you want a creamy version, drain it for 10-20 minutes.

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    And once you remove it from the strainer, tada!

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    Homemade ricotta!

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    Yummy!

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    This will keep good for 4-5 days in the fridge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.