Homemade Ricotta

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Italian Comfort Food

By The Editors of Saveur

Published 2015

  • About

Ricotta is traditionally made by reheating whey left over from cheese making, but it is easy to make a version of it at home using whole milk and rennet. The latter consists of enzymes that act as a coagulant and that produce the sweet, earthy flavor of old-world ricotta.

Ingredients

Method

To make ricotta at home, combine 4 qt. whole milk and ¾ cup heavy cream in a pot an