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Fresh Extra Creamy Ricotta Cheese

Fresh Extra Creamy Ricotta Cheese

Fresh Extra Creamy Ricotta Cheese

Fresh Extra Creamy Ricotta Cheese

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
SERVES: 4

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

SERVES: 4

Fresh Extra Creamy Ricotta Cheese

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
SERVES: 4

Ingredients

You can make your own ricotta cheese and serve it warm with a drizzle of your favourite honey to enjoy with some fresh bread or crostini. Use it in baked goods or cooking, it is an easy way to use up some milk lingering in the fridge.

  • 4 cups (1 L) milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring milk, cream and salt to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice, reduce heat to low, stirring for about 3 minutes or until small curds are visible. Let stand for about 10 minutes for curds to form.  

Ladle into a cheese cloth-lined sieve, reserving whey if desired for another use. Let ricotta stand for 10 minutes to drain.

Makes about 1 cup (250 mL).

Ingredients

You can make your own ricotta cheese and serve it warm with a drizzle of your favourite honey to enjoy with some fresh bread or crostini. Use it in baked goods or cooking, it is an easy way to use up some milk lingering in the fridge.

  • 4 cups (1 L) milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice
Preparation

In a saucepan, bring milk, cream and salt to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice, reduce heat to low, stirring for about 3 minutes or until small curds are visible. Let stand for about 10 minutes for curds to form.  

Ladle into a cheese cloth-lined sieve, reserving whey if desired for another use. Let ricotta stand for 10 minutes to drain.

Makes about 1 cup (250 mL).

Recipe Tip

RECIPE TIP

If you would like to double the recipe, to retain this rich and creamy consistency, simply make another batch separately.

For best results, be sure not to use microfiltered milk for the recipe.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, many nutrients are absorbed less effectively as we age. Try the Nutrient Calculator to see if you are getting enough bone building nutrients in your daily diet.

Emily Richards
Recipe by

Emily Richards

Professional Home Economist

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1/4 Recipe)
  • Calories
    420
  • Fat
    18g
  • Saturated
    8g
  • Trans
    0.5g
  • Cholesterol
    105mg
  • Sodium
    1090mg
  • Fibre
    4g
  • Potassium
    ≥850mg
  • Carbohydrate
    35g
  • Sugars
    12g
  • Iron
    2.5mg
  • Vitamin A
    400 µg
  • Vitamin B12
    2 µg
  • Vitamin C
    89mg
  • Vitamin D
    1.5 µg
  • Vitamin K
    59 µg
  • Calcium
    300mg
  • Protein
    30g
  • Zinc
    4.5mg
  • Magnesium
    60mg

Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.

RECIPE TIP

If you would like to double the recipe, to retain this rich and creamy consistency, simply make another batch separately.

For best results, be sure not to use microfiltered milk for the recipe.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, many nutrients are absorbed less effectively as we age. Try the Nutrient Calculator to see if you are getting enough bone building nutrients in your daily diet.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories
    420
  • Saturated
    8g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Trans
    0.5g
  • Cholesterol
    105mg
  • Sodium
    1090mg
  • Fibre
    4g
  • Potassium
    ≥850mg
  • Carbohydrate
    35g
  • Sugars
    12g
  • Iron
    2.5mg
  • Vitamin C
    89mg
  • Vitamin B12
    2 µg
  • Calcium
    300mg
  • Protein
    30g
  • Vitamin A
    400 µg
  • Zinc
    4.5mg
  • Vitamin D
    1.5 µg
* The percentage of calcium is based on the Osteoporosis Canada’s daily calcium requirement for people under 50 years of age of 1000 mg.

Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium and vitamin D while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
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