Homemade Ricotta Cheese (4 ingredients)
Homemade ricotta cheese is easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand—no special tools required. It's perfect for homemade pasta dishes and more!
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat milk, cream, and salt over medium heat while stirring. Cook just until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, add the vinegar, and stir to combine.
- Let the mixture rest undisturbed for 30 minutes to allow curds to form.
- Line a fine mesh strainer or colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. Gently spoon the ricotta curds into the strainer.
- Allow to drain for 30-45 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Protein8g
Carbs13g
Fat19g
254kcal
8gProtein
13gCarbs
19gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$139.00
$139.00
Per Serving
$35.00/serving
$35.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$278.00 vs buying!
~$278.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| whole milk | 4 cups | $43.00 |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.5 cup | $82.00 |
| salt | 0.25 tsp | - |
| white vinegar | 3 tbsp | $14.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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