This is a down and dirty (hopefully actually very clean) whey to make ricotta, not a typo.   You will need the whey from another cheese making process to accomplish this.  Check out 7 steps to spectacular mozzarella to get the whey.

Ingredients:

  • Whey (all you can fit in your pot)
  • Citric acid ( about 1/2 tsp per gallon of whey)

Procedure

1. Heat the whey to 170 degree stirring occasionally

2.  Stop stirring and let heat to about 190 degrees F.

3.  Add citric acid and stir in quickly

4.  Watch for curds to start forming, they will be small at first.

5.  Gently push them towards the center with a slotted spoon.

6.  Let sit for about 30 min

7.  Ladle out the curds in to a colander lined with cheese cloth.

8.  Let drain for about 2 hours

9.  Refrigerate and enjoy in something awesome.