ricotta

Ricotta is expensive in some places - unless dairy products are expensive there too, there is no reason for this and you might as well make your own using the following recipe.

~makes about 350g~
750ml full fat milk
150ml double cream
1-2T lemon juice
1/2t salt

Heat milk and cream to simmering point, then remove from heat and gradually add lemon juice, stirring constantly. Add salt. The milk will curdle quickly, once this happens, that's enough lemon juice. Pour into a colander lined with several layers of damp cheese cloth or muslin. Leave to drain for at least an hour.