There are things that simply taste best when homemade. This includes ricotta, the mild but not at all boring cream cheese. It tastes fantastic with fresh, crusty bread and is also perfect as a filling for pasta such as ravioli or conchiglie..

You will need 4 litres of pasteurised organic whole milk, 300 ml whole cream, 120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice or, alternatively, apple cider vinegar. You should also have salt and water to hand.