Honey Truffle Baked Ricotta

Recipe Date:
October 4, 2019
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
02:00:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
How fun is it to say that you made your own cheese? Here is your chance, it's not hard and anyone can do it! Light and fluffy cheese baked and topped with truffle honey is a must this holiday season to welcome your guests as they arrive.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 large fine mesh cheese cloth
- 1/8 cup truffle honey
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions
In heavy pot, bring milk, cream and salt to boil
Continue to stir so the bottom doesn't scorch and when in a rolling boil add lemon juice
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes until the mixture curdles.
Pour over cheese cloth and drain for 1-2 hours
Discard liquid and chill covered
Pre-heat oven 425'
Add cheese to baking dish, add a dash of olive oil over cheese and pinch of salt
Bake 20min
Drizzle with truffle honey and serve with crusty bread