Homemade Ricotta Cheese

No need to purchase at the store. Make your own

Put the milk over low heat , and bring to scald point.

Remove from heat.

Stir in lemon juice , and the milk will curdle.

Let the mixture sit without refrigeration for 2-12 hours.

This is the mellowing process , and it seems that the more patient you are , the mellower the cheese.

Place 2 thickenesses of cheesecloth in a strainer.

Place the strainer over a bowl.

Pour the mixture into the strainer , and allow the whey to drain several hours until the curd is dry.

Flavor as you choose.

Mix with blue cheese , roquefort , peanut butter , honey , nuts , spices or eat plain.

milk, lemon juice