- 1 litre of full fat whole milk.
- 1tsp salt
- 4tsp lemon juice
Ricotta cheese
Ingredients
Method
Bring all to the boil, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until curds float on top of the liquid.
Transfer the curds to a square of muslin, and tie up to hang over an empty bowl in the fridge.
Hang for 2-3 hours, until desired texture is achieved.
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