How to do homemade ricotta ?
- In a saucepan, pour the milk and the fresh cream. - Heat up to a temperature of 80 ° C - off the heat, add the lemon juice, mix then let stand 10 to 15 minutes. - Pour the preparation over the cheese and let drain 3 to 4 hours. - Put in a plastic box
How to make a coconut cake ?
To make a coconut cake, use thick fresh crèm, yogurt or ricotta instead of milk so that it is more soft. Add the zest and lemon juice to flavor your cake more.
Where does la ricotta come from ?
Ricotta cheese is native to Italy in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It holds its name of rectota, which means withdrawn.
What season eat the ricotta ?
We taste the Ricotta Sdès cheese in October until May.
How to keep the ricotta ?
Sold under vacuum, the ricotta keeps a maximum of 2 weeks in its original packaging. The ricotta should be kept covered by a cling film.
How to taste the ricotta ?
Ricotta can be enjoyed salted or sweet, raw or cooked. As a starter, or in a dish or even in dessert.
What are the types of ricotta ?
There are several types of ricotta, each with different characteristics and uses. - Fresh Ricotta: It is the most common form of Ricotta, made from cow or sheep milk. - Ricotta refined: it is made in the same way as the fresh ricotta, but is then refined for a longer period of time. - Salted Ricotta: it's the same ricotta as fresh but it is salty, it is used for savory dishes. - Dried ricotta: This ricotta is made from the fresh ricotta which is then dried in the sun.
What is fresh ricotta ?
It is the most common form of Ricotta, made from cow or sheep milk. It has a slightly grainy texture and is often used to make lasagna, cannelloni and cakes such as ricotta and strawberries.
What is the refined ricotta ?
It is made in the same way as the fresh ricotta, but is then refined for a longer period of time to give a more pronounced taste and a firmer texture. It is often used to make pie pasta or as ingredient in savory dishes such as lasagna and cannelloni.
What is salted ricotta ?
It is the same ricotta as fresh but it is salty, it is used for salty dishes
What is dried ricotta ?
This ricotta is made from the fresh ricotta which is then dried in the sun or in a dryer. It is denser and more tasty than fresh ricotta, and can be used to make grated cheeses, salads and sandwiches.