Cook's dictionary

Oct 07

Ricotta

A soft Italian cheese made from the whey of cows’ or ewes’ milk and cream. Ricotta is delicate, slightly grainy and great in desserts –try with figs and honey – and pasta dishes.

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Ricotta recipes:

Ricotta filo tart with figs, rum and toasted coconut

Ricotta and cavolo nero gnocchi with sage butter

Ricotta and buttermilk pancakes with blueberry and orange butter

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