Ricotta is an italian dairy product made from sheep, cow or goat milk whey which is left over from the production of cheese. Generally American ricotta is usually made from cow's milk whey and is slightly salty while the Italian version is naturally sweeter.
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Ricotta is a favorite component of many italian deserts, such as cheesecakes and cannoli and even certain varieties of cookies contain ricotta as an ingredient.
Ricotta is also commonly used in savoury dishes such as pasta, pizza, calzone and lasagne.
Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
Try making your own Ricotta using this recipe!
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