Ricotta makes use of the whey byproduct of cheese making. Unlike the curds that are traditionally conceptualized as cheese chunks, whey is the liquid component that is being separated from the curds to make the ricotta cheese. Like cottage, ricotta is another example of a fresh cheese product (non-aged). read more
Just because they're shapeless blobs compared to their stiffer counterparts doesn't mean ricotta and cottage cheese don't deserve attention and distinction. One kind conjures images of rich Italian pastas and desserts, and the other makes you think of dieting and grapefruit. read more