Dairy & Eggs

Substitutes for Ricotta in gelato

Ricotta is a fresh, soft whey cheese made by recooking cheesemaking whey to coagulate its residual proteins. In gelato it adds milk protein, body and a gentle lactic tang while contributing almost no sweetness and little 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, -6% solids, adjust to compensate.

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

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