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goat-milk-ricotta
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5 from 1 vote

goat milk ricotta cheese

Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups 1 quart whole goat milk
  • 2 cups 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely grated Colavita's Rachel Ray Salt from the Sea
  • 4 tablespoons Colavita white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 unbleached cheesecloth

Instructions

  • Set a strainer over a bowl, then line with 2 layers of cheesecloth.
  • Over medium high heat, bring heavy cream, goat milk and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally to avoid scalding.
  • Turn off the heat and gently stir in the vinegar. Let the vinegar and milk mixture sit in the pot, untouched, for at least 2 minutes until loose curds form.
  • Pour the milk mixture slowly into the cheesecloth-lined strainer and bowl. Let the cheese drain, checking the bowl every few minutes to empty out the whey (the liquid that separates from the curds).
  • Allow the ricotta to strain for 20-30 minutes or longer (if you like thicker ricotta). Transfer curds to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate at least two hours.