Ricotta

Recipe: Whole milk ricotta

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Volker Marecek

Volker Marecek

Executive Chef

Difficulty: Easy

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Serves: 1kg of cheese

Ingredients

  • 5L full cream milk  (cow, goat or sheep milk)
  • 100ml fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat 5 litres of milk in a saucepan to 90-95 degrees Celsius, stirring constantly.
  2. As the milk reaches the temperature, stir in about 100ml of lemon juice. The milk will coagulate.
  3. Transfer the curds to a muslin / cheesecloth lined colander and allow to drain for 5 minutes.
  4. At this stage, you can add a little salt if desired.
  5. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.
Ricotta
Whole milk ricotta

Volker is a distinguished Executive Chef hailing from Germany, and has been at the forefront of culinary excellence since 2009. With a rich tapestry of international experience spanning Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Estonia, Volker has been instrumental in elevating culinary standards and crafting exceptional menus for prestigious hotels worldwide…

If you would like to learn more about Volker, see Expert: Volker Marecek.

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