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Homemade Ricotta Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Homemade Ricotta Cheese takes 15 minutes to cook.

Homemade Ricotta Cheese makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Homemade Ricotta Cheese are:

2 quarts 2% milk
2 1/2 c low-fat buttermilk

Here is how you make Homemade Ricotta Cheese:

Line a strainer with 5 layers of cheesecloth or 3 cotton kitchen towels. Pour the milk and buttermilk into a non-reactive saucepan set over moderate heat. Insert a thermometer into the saucepan. Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches 170 degrees F. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Once the mixture reaches 170 degrees, stop stirring. Curds will begin to form. Allow the pan to remain on the heat until the mixture reaches 190 degrees. Remove from heat and place in your lined strainer. Allow to drain for 5 minutes. Bring up the ends of the cloth and twist to strain out any moisture that is left. Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Makes 10 ounces.

The nutritional information for Homemade Ricotta Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 39.1

• Total Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 8.8 mg
• Sodium: 35.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 3.2 g