Instant Pot Ricotta Recipe -Learn with Experts :-Making ricotta at home is one of the easiest things you’ll ever do. This recipe for Instant Pot ricotta tastes great and costs a lot less than store-bought ricotta.
Instant Pot Ricotta Recipe -Learn with Experts
INGREDIENTS :
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 tbs white vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS :
Put the milk in the Instant Pot, then put the lid on top and set the valve to Sealing.
Press and hold the “Adjust” button until you see “Boil.”
Let the pot boil for a while. It means the milk has hit 180 degrees when it beeps. Take off the top.
Lift the inner pot off the base and add the vinegar to the milk. Stir for a short time.
As you watch, the ricotta will separate from the juice. For 10 minutes, let the mix sit.
Move the ricotta mixture to a sieve with a fine mesh that is lined with butter muslin.
After letting the liquid drain for a few minutes, you can add salt if you want to.
If you want harder ricotta, let it drain for a little longer. Put the mixture in a jar that won’t let air in and put it in the fridge.
NUTRITION INFO :
- Calories:Â 99kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 0.2g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium:Â 62mg
- Potassium:Â 244mg
- Sugar:Â 8g
- Vitamin A:Â 264IU
- Calcium:Â 200mg
- Iron:Â 0.002mg
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions ?
What adaptations can be made to this recipe?
You can use lemon juice instead of vinegar in this Instant Pot ricotta recipe if you have any on hand. You can also use a pot and a thermometer to make my recipe for homemade ricotta on the stove if you don’t have an Instant Pot.
What can I do with the whey?
Whey is the liquid that comes out of the strainer. It can be used instead of water or milk in pancake batter or baking recipes. You can also soak grains in it or put it in soups.
How can I use Instant Pot ricotta?
As a bread spread, ricotta is delicious on its own, and it gives pancakes and other baked goods a great texture. On top of pizza or pasta, you can use it too. This is an important part of lasagna, stuffed shells, and other baked pasta dishes.
