Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Additional Time::25 mins
Total Time::40 mins
Servings::8
Yield::2 cups
Ingredients
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8 ½ cups whole milk
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
Directions
Pour milk into a saucepan set over medium heat. Heat milk until it registers 194 degrees F (90 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir lemon juice and salt slowly into warmed milk. Let stand until milk curdles, 10 to 15 minutes.
Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour milk mixture carefully into the lined strainer. Let stand until most of the liquid has drained off the ricotta, about 15 minutes. Discard drained liquid.