Dairy & Eggs
Substitutes for Sheep Ricotta in gelato
Sheep ricotta is a fresh whey cheese made from sheep's milk, with roughly 26% total solids, 11-12% fat and 9-10% protein per 100g. In gelato it acts as a dairy solids builder, adding milk fat and protein plus a distinctive lactic, slightly sweet tang. 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 -6% fat, -7% solids, adjust to compensate.
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