Comments on I Make Cheese: Goat's Milk Ricotta

Yum! Just made this and it was so easy... I was so...

2011-10-03T15:42:36.424-07:00

Yum! Just made this and it was so easy... I was so happy with the result! I had a couple spoonfuls while it was still warm. I could taste the baking soda a bit though. Do you know what purpose the baking soda serves?

Yup, you can make most cheeses from Goat's or ...

2011-03-06T07:18:17.798-08:00

Yup, you can make most cheeses from Goat's or Cow's milks. The textures may come out slightly differently, though, so some experimentation may be necessary.

You don't need raw milk for any cheeses. "Pasteurized" milks are fine. However, you cannot use "Ultra-Pasteurized" milks -- they won't work.

Hi Andrew Maybe s silly question. Can the goats m...

2011-03-04T16:16:37.737-08:00

Hi Andrew

Maybe s silly question. Can the goats milk be substituted for cows milk? However I do not have access to 'raw' milk just yet so wanted to experiment with milk from the supermarket.

regards Eric

Hi Eric, Ricotta should stay good in the fridge f...

2011-03-04T13:08:48.841-08:00

Hi Eric,

Ricotta should stay good in the fridge for about a week or so, maybe a little longer.

Honestly, I've never been able to keep a ricotta in the fridge more than a couple of days, because I finish it by then!

Hi Andrew How long does the cheese last in the fr...

2011-03-03T21:00:58.509-08:00

Hi Andrew

How long does the cheese last in the fridge?

regards Eric

2010-07-06T21:56:58.958-07:00

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Hi Magpie, What happened with your Chevre? I'...

2010-02-19T23:00:45.909-08:00

Hi Magpie,

What happened with your Chevre? I've used that brand from TJ's for Chevre a couple of times with great success... What went wrong on yours?

Though I must admit that you're probably better off with fresh, raw milk from the local guy, anyway... :)

Side note: I've gotta find a good local source. Anybody know of one in West Los Angeles?

That looks delicious! I've used that very goa...

2010-02-18T20:48:20.464-08:00

That looks delicious! I've used that very goat's milk--out local Trader Joe's carries it. I can see where it could make lovely ricotta but the chevre that I attempted was a disaster. I've decdided to stick with the fresh, raw milk that I buy from our local goat guy as I've never had anything go wrong with his milk.

Hi Anita, I agree. The whole milk cheese is rich...

2010-02-18T15:01:37.893-08:00

Hi Anita,

I agree. The whole milk cheese is rich enough without adding the extra butter... Especially once it's been in the fridge (when it's cold it seems even richer).

And I'm not really sure what benefit the Baking Soda adds, either.

Oh, and I'm thoroughly jealous that you've got raw goat's milk! If only you were in LA... :)

Thanks for reading and the kind words!

Best,
Andrew

I've made that same recipe from raw goat's...

2010-02-18T12:20:16.542-08:00

I've made that same recipe from raw goat's milk. I couldn't understand the need for the baking soda and butter, and didn't particularly like the result. I much prefer the whole milk ricotta recipe in her book for cow's milk. Works great with my raw goat's milk.

I enjoy your blog!