tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224994869334782728.post7440968900083644073..comments2024-03-28T14:17:23.319-04:00Comments on Make It From Scratch: How To Make Ricotta CheeseStephanie Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224994869334782728.post-59718017942708844382010-04-20T18:38:21.637-04:002010-04-20T18:38:21.637-04:00I put the leftover liquid down the drain this time...I put the leftover liquid down the drain this time, but haven't thought about what to do with it otherwise! Good point! I don't know - must do some research.<br /><br />It was cheaper for me to make it, in my opinion. Ricotta is about $6-$8 for a small container in my grocery store, and making my own cost about $6 or so. <br /><br />I think you can sub in the 2% milk - it might not be as thick but you could let it sit longer to drain out more liquid, in that case.Rinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209460847141125783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224994869334782728.post-13868206363431743782010-04-10T09:35:07.967-04:002010-04-10T09:35:07.967-04:00What do you do with the left over liquid? Can it b...What do you do with the left over liquid? Can it be used in a recipe, water the plants, or do you simply pour it down the drain? <br /><br />Is it cheaper for you to make it versus buying it? Milk & cream are pretty high in my area so I'd have to break the costs down before making this a regular kitchen endeavor but it does sound like a fun project. Educational for the kiddos too!<br /><br />One more question: Can I substitute 2% milk for the whole milk? I make this swith in lots of recipes without affecting the flavor or texture of the dish but I don't know if it would work in making a cheese.<br /><br />Thanks Rina for a great kitchen project!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789961117599474902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224994869334782728.post-2993745499778740562010-04-09T10:43:22.446-04:002010-04-09T10:43:22.446-04:00I found that yes, it was a bit richer than store b...I found that yes, it was a bit richer than store bought ricotta, but I preferred it! It had great texture, too, and worked fabulously in my lasagna.Rinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209460847141125783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224994869334782728.post-19353908480985665862010-04-09T03:31:30.013-04:002010-04-09T03:31:30.013-04:00How does it taste? I've never seen a recipe f...How does it taste? I've never seen a recipe for ricotta calling for anything except milk & the acid (vinegar or lemon), so I'm intrigued at this recipe. I'm thinking it will taste a bit richer than the basic recipe I know.Toriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091419616292144494noreply@blogger.com