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Whole-milk ricotta substitutesA

Tested swaps for whole-milk ricotta, with ratios and sources.

← Whole-milk ricotta converter

  • 1 cup ricotta = 1 cup cottage cheese
    Blend or press through a sieve for a smoother texture; drain excess liquid.
  • 1 cup ricotta = 1 cup mascarponeA
    Richer and sweeter; works in desserts but not in savoury lasagne fillings.

    ← Mascarpone converter

Safety
  • AWhole-milk ricotta: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.
  • AMascarpone: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Whole-milk ricotta converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.

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