With only 3 ingredients I made my own Ricotta Cheese!

It was very easy, but because it was my very first time of making cheese it took me a while. When I make it again it wont take me so long.

So here goes, here is what I used and how I used it.

Ingredients 

1. I used 2 litre of raw milk, whole milk works just as well.
2. 1 pinch of salt
3. 100ml white vinegar

What You Will Need

1. Cheesecloth or muslin
2. Large heavy based sauce pan
3. Wooden spoon
4. Food Thermometer (don't worry if you don't have one, I didn't use one)
5. Colander

How To

1. Place the cheesecloth/muslin over a colander. Folding it over itself at least 3 times, over a bowl.
2. Add the milk and salt to the pan.
3. Heat the milk on a medium heat to 185 degrees, making sure you constantly stir with a wooden spoon. If you do not have a thermometer to hand, dont worry wait until there are small bubbles forming close to the edge of the pan and there is lots of steam. This process should take roughly 20 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat and add in the white vinegar. Continue to stir, you will start to notice the curds appearing within the milk.
5. Remove from the heat and cover for 20 minutes.
6. After 20 minutes, carefully ladle the ricotta into the cheesecloth lined colander. Once the pan is empty, leave to drain from 20 minutes to one hour depending on the consistency you would like.
7. At this point you should be able to squeeze in to a ball and eat straight away or can be left refrigerated and covered for up to two days.

You have Ricotta!

We enjoyed with pasta, but you can make so many recipes with your new, tasty homemade Ricotta.

Enjoy x