|
|
| back to Glossary Index |
 |
|
|
|
|
An unripened Italian cheese, made from cow's, ewe's, or goat's milk whey that remains after the curds are removed. Following the removal of the curds, the whey is reheated to form another curd that becomes ricotta cheese. As it is allowed to dry, the result is a white cheese with a soft, crumbly texture and a mildly sweet flavor. A traditional Ricotta is made from sheep's milk whey, most often remaining after making Pecorino Romano. Typicallly, whey cheeses are used mainly for cooking, such as savory dishes like lasagne or tomato and cheese tarts, as well as pasta fillings for gnocchi or ravioli. However, it can also be added to salads and served as a dessert cheese with fruit or baked in pastries.
To produce the fresh form of Ricotta, cheese makers skim the small white lumps off the top of the heated milk to create a pure white very soft, smooth to granular textured cheese, similar to cottage cheese. It is then packaged in round plastic containers for ease of handling and access. Firm Ricotta is produced by removing more moisture, such as occurs when making Rocotta Infornata, Romano and Salata Ricotta. Ricotta Infornata is a smoked version that has been baked and lightly browned. Ricotta Romano is a cheese typically made from sheep's milk. Ricotta Salata is a salted and dried cheese, providing a texture similar to feta cheese. Mild in taste, ricotta cheese is a good ingredient for use in adding texture to sweet foods as well as some savory dishes.
|
|
Ricotta Salata - Firm cheese made from sheep's milk | | 
Fresh Ricotta |
|
|
|
|
Ricotta Cheese term - Related Content |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Browse our selection of cake recipes for birthdays or any occassion. |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| We have a huge selection of pie recipes to choose from including fruit pies, cream pies and custards |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Crispy and brittle, this food item is a unique way to provide a small serving of oven baked cheese for a snack or an appetizer. Referred to as a Frico in Italian kitchens, the ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The outer edges, furthest away from the center, of cheese that has been formed into a disk or wheel of cheese. On some types of cheese, the outside of the cheese is often a wax ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| A type of basic bread that is flavored with cheese. The cheese is often grated and kneaded into the dough and/or can be used to top the dough. There are many recipes for cheese ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Made from mild varieties of semi-soft cheese, a cheese stick is a food product that has been formed into a rod-like, individual serving of cheese. Commonly made from cheddar ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| An hors d'oeuvre made with spreadable cheese that is blended or covered with a variety of other ingredients to enhance the flavor of the cheese. Other food items such as herbs, ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Tasty and satisfying, the mildly spiced flavor of this cheese-filled egg bake is reminiscent of Mexican or Southwestern cuisine and makes an excellent dish to serve for a holiday brunch. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| An easy way to transform an ordinary breadstick into a flavorful, cheese-filled treat. |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Not your ordinary cheese spread—this inventive, versatile rendition features Muenster, Mexican, parmesan, and goat cheeses that merge into a smooth, flavorful spread that can be used as a tasty topping for crackers and baguette slices or as an accompaniment to fruit and vegetables. |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| These cheese crisps are great as an appetizer and a delicious addition to soups and salads. |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. |
| © Copyright 2008 Tecstra Systems, All Rights Reserved, RecipeTips.Com |
|
|
|
|
