ricotta

[rɪˈkɒtə]

ricotta Definition

an Italian whey cheese made from sheep, cow, goat, or Italian water buffalo milk whey left over from the production of other cheeses.

Using ricotta: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ricotta" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I used ricotta cheese in my lasagna recipe.

  • Example

    The cannoli filling is made with ricotta cheese.

  • Example

    Ricotta is a popular ingredient in Italian desserts.

Phrases with ricotta

  • ricotta salata

    a variety of ricotta that has been pressed, salted, and dried

    Example

    The salad was topped with crumbled ricotta salata.

  • a variety of ricotta that has been aged and fermented

    Example

    Ricotta forte is a traditional cheese from Southern Italy.

  • an Italian dessert made with ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and flavorings such as vanilla or lemon zest

    Example

    My grandmother's ricotta pie recipe is a family favorite.

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Summary: ricotta in Brief

Ricotta [rɪˈkɒtə] is an Italian whey cheese made from the milk whey left over from the production of other cheeses. It is commonly used in Italian cuisine, especially in desserts like ricotta pie. Other varieties include ricotta salata, which is pressed, salted, and dried, and ricotta forte, which is aged and fermented.

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