Practical ingredient guide
Ricotta
Moist grainy Italian whey cheese; not cream cheese.
Dairy and cheese
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Moist grainy Italian whey cheese; not cream cheese. Pumpkin ravioli fillings, pasta and desserts.
Flavour profile
Moist grainy Italian whey cheese; not cream cheese.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose plain ricotta and drain if it releases much whey.
Store
Keep refrigerated and use promptly after opening according to label.
Prepare
Pumpkin ravioli fillings, pasta and desserts.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pumpkin ravioli fillings, pasta and desserts.
How to substitute it
Substitution changes flavour or texture; use ricotta when the recipe specifies it.
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