Homemade Ricotta from Whey and Milk

Quick to make, wholesome, and delicious.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
Translation table of volumetric measures
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 13 % 1 g
Fats 13 % 1 g
Carbohydrates 75 % 6 g
36 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    Stir the milk into the whey (the milk boosts the yield).

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Heat slowly to 200°F (93°C), stirring as you go. Don't let it boil! Turn off the heat, add the vinegar, and stir gently.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Soft curds will rise to the surface. Spoon them into a colander lined with cheesecloth, or into a ricotta mold. Once the whey has drained off, transfer the cheese to the refrigerator.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Whole cow's milk - 68  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.5% fat content - 64  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.2% fat content - 60  kcal/100g
  • Milk 1.5% fat content - 47  kcal/100g
  • Concentrated milk 7.5% fat content - 140  kcal/100g
  • Milk 2.5% fat content - 54  kcal/100g
  • Wine vinegar (3%) - 9  kcal/100g
  • Vinegar 9% - 11  kcal/100g
  • Balsamic vinegar - 88  kcal/100g
  • Apple vinegar - 14  kcal/100g
  • Vinegar - 11  kcal/100g
  • Serum - 31  kcal/100g

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