Italian

Microwave Ricotta

Name: Microwave Ricotta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt

My Microwave Ricotta recipe is a quick and easy method for having fresh and delicious homemade ricotta ready to use - in minutes.

By chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

4 min

Total Time

24 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

2 cupswhole milk
1/3 cupplain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoonKosher salt

Instructions

1
Mix all of the ingredients together with a whisk in a microwave-safe bowl.
2
Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Stir gently to help form the curd. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Gently lift the curds (solids) out of the whey (liquids) and place in a cheesecloth or cheese-bag-lined strainer. Drain for 5 minutes, until you reach the desired consistency.
4
Remove the drained ricotta to a bowl or container for storage.

Chef's Notes

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

131mg

Sodium