Recipe

Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Name: Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 980 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; ½ cup buttermilk

I discovered quark at a farmers market and instantly fell in love, but it's been difficult to find in stores. This recipe is a fine replacement for more expensive creme fraiche and pairs well with fresh fruit for dessert.

Prep 5mCook 15mTotal 20mServes 4

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Instructions

1
Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan; remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2
Whisk buttermilk into milk; let sit at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight. Strain mixture through cheesecloth over a bowl in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

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