How to Drain Ricotta Cheese

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Use this method to drain freshly-made ricotta, or to prepare ricotta for use in recipes.. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or paper towels.. Place the strainer over a bowl.

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Use this method to drain freshly-made ricotta, or to prepare ricotta for use in

Step 1

Use this method to drain freshly-made ricotta, or to prepare ricotta for use in recipes.

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Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or paper towels.

Step 2

Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or paper towels.

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Place the strainer over a bowl.

Step 3

Place the strainer over a bowl.

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Spoon the ricotta atop the cheesecloth.

Step 4

Spoon the ricotta atop the cheesecloth.

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Cover the ricotta.

Step 5

Cover the ricotta.

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Place anything heavy over the setup.

Step 6

Place anything heavy over the setup.

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Time the draining according to intended use.

Step 7

Time the draining according to intended use.

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Stir the ricotta if it is slow to drain.

Step 8

Stir the ricotta if it is slow to drain.

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Use this method to improve ricotta for eating, or when you urgently need to use

Step 9

Use this method to improve ricotta for eating, or when you urgently need to use ricotta.

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Lay two large pieces of cheesecloth or similar material over a bowl.

Step 10

Lay two large pieces of cheesecloth or similar material over a bowl.

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Spoon the ricotta onto the cloth.

Step 11

Spoon the ricotta onto the cloth.

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Wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta.

Step 12

Wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta.

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Squeeze the towel carefully.

Step 13

Squeeze the towel carefully.

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Serve and eat.

Step 14

Serve and eat.

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