Ricotta Cheese – She Loves Biscotti (Video)

Creamy and delicious, this ricotta cheese takes only three ingredients to make and is ready in no time!  This wonderful recipe comes from Maria over at She Loves Biscotti.  You can learn more about Maria here.  I will be checking out more of her delicious recipes, as this one was perfect!!

To make it even easier, I used my Deluxe Cooking Blender:

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk do NOT used ultra-pasteurized/ultra-filtered milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice OR white vinegar

Instructions

Add first TWO ingredients, in the order listed to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Push the wheel to get to the CUSTOM HEAT setting.  Turn wheel to select 185°F/85⁰C.  Push the wheel again to set the timer to 00:00 minutes. Press the wheel to start.

Once the blender beeps and is done, carefully remove the lid, and add in the lemon juice or white vinegar.  Stir to incorporate, and you will notice that the curds will separate from the whey. Replace the lid and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Remove the lid, and strain into the strainer bag.  Drain 5-7 minutes for creamier ricotta cheese, and up to 20 minutes for drier cheese. 

Use immediately, or store when cooled up to three days in the refrigerator.

Notes:  To make this on the stove, add the first two ingredients to a large pot (can double recipe), but you will have to stir often and watch the temperature to make sure the milk does not scorch or go beyond 185°F/85⁰C. 

Follow the remaining directions, stir in the vinegar, cover the pot, and use a ladle to scoop cheese into a cheesecloth to drain.

Please be SURE to use whole milk that is NOT ultra-pasteurized, otherwise you will not be able to make this recipe.

To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. 

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Ricotta Cheese – She Loves Biscotti (Video)

Creamy and delicious, this ricotta cheese takes only three ingredients to make and is ready in no time! 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 14 mins
Course cheese
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk do NOT used ultra-pasteurized/ultra-filtered milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice OR white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Add first TWO ingredients, in the order listed to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Push the wheel to get to the CUSTOM HEAT setting. Turn wheel to select 185°F/85⁰C. Push the wheel again to set the timer to 00:00 minutes. Press the wheel to start.
  • Once the blender beeps and is done, carefully remove the lid, and add in the lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir to incorporate, and you will notice that the curds will separate from the whey.
  • Replace the lid and let rest for 15-20 minutes. 
  • Remove the lid, and strain into the strainer bag.  Drain 5-7 minutes for creamier ricotta cheese, and up to 20 minutes for drier cheese. 
  • Use immediately, or store when cooled up to three days in the refrigerator.

Notes

To make this on the stove, add the first two ingredients to a large pot (can double recipe), but you will have to stir often and watch the temperature to make sure the milk does not scorch or go beyond 185°F/85⁰C. 
Follow the remaining directions, stir in the vinegar, cover the pot, and use a ladle to scoop cheese into a cheesecloth to drain.
Please be SURE to use whole milk that is NOT ultra-pasteurized, otherwise you will not be able to make this recipe.
To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. 
If you like a super-creamy texture, you can pop the cheese back in the blender and give a couple of quick pulses.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword homemade, ricotta cheese
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Easy Raspberry Jam (Video)

Sweet and flavorful, this raspberry jam uses only 4 ingredients, is hands-free to make and ready in 45 minutes!  Here’s an extra recipe this week, for Raspberry Jam made in our Deluxe Cooking Blender:

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Blenders aren’t just for smoothies anymore. Our innovative blender has settings that heat up to 220˚F (104˚C), which means it doesn’t just blend—it cooks.

With a cooking blender, you can make everything from smoothies and milkshakes to soups, jams, alternative milks, and nut butters. With eight preprogrammed settings and two custom settings, there’s no guesswork. The pitcher has a 6-cup capacity for hot food and 7-cup capacity for cold food, and comes with a tamper, dual-sided cleaning brush, strainer bag, boil-over guard, and a cooking guide with more than 60 recipes.

Product Details

  • 6-cup capacity for hot food.
  • 7-cup capacity for cold food.
  • Includes: Tamper, Dual-Sided Cleaning Brush, Strainer Bag, Boil-Over Guard, and the Deluxe Cooking Blender Cooking Guide which includes more than 60 recipes.
  • 8 preprogrammed settings including: Smoothie, Alt Milk, Grind, Soup, Heated Puree, Sauce, Jam, and Custom Blend.
  • 17½” x 9½” x 9¾”.
  • 2 peak horsepower†

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Ingredients

First Stage

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 5 tablespoons original pectin

Second Stage

  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

Add the ingredients for the first stage to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the JAM setting; press the wheel to start.

When prompted to “Add”, remove the vented lid cap and carefully add the sugar to the pitcher. Replace the cap and press the wheel to start.

Pour the jam into small containers and allow to cool, uncovered, before refrigerating. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze up to 6 months.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Easy Raspberry Jam

Sweet and flavorful, this raspberry jam uses only 4 ingredients, is hands-free to make and ready in 45 minutes! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course jam
Cuisine American
Servings 48 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lb raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 5 tbsp pectin
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Add the ingredients for the first stage to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the JAM setting; press the wheel to start.
  • When prompted to“Add”, remove the vented lid cap and carefully add the sugar to the pitcher.Replace the cap and press the wheel to start.
  • Pour the jam into small containers and allow to cool, uncovered, before refrigerating. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze up to 6 months.

Notes

This setting has two stages. In the first stage, the blender will heat up the fruit and pectin to 212°F (100°C), which takes about 20–25 minutes. Then, the screen will display “Add”. This is when you will add your sugar and press the wheel to resume the cycle. During the second stage, the blender will heat to 220°F (105°C). At this temperature, the pectin used to make jam will activate and create the thick “jammy” consistency we all love.
If you think the amount of sugar in traditional jams and jellies seems high that’s because sugar does more than just make things sweet. Sugar is a natural preservative. It’s hard for bacteria to grow in something with a high-sugar content. It also aids in activating the pectin, which strengthens the gel or jam and helps to retain color and flavor.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword deluxe cooking blender, pampered chef, raspberry jam
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