Dairy & Eggs

Substitutes for Cow Ricotta in gelato

Cow ricotta is a soft, fresh whey cheese made from cow's milk, rich in milk protein and fat with low sugar. In gelato it supplies MSNF, fat, and a fresh-dairy tang while adding almost no sweetness or anti-freezing power. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Swap ~1:1, then +6% fat, adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then -9% fat, -10% solids, adjust to compensate.

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