ricotta substitutes

15 substitutes · avg score 8.2 · Ricotta — a fresh Italian whey cheese with a soft, fluffy, mildly sweet curd. Used in lasagna, stuffed pastas, cannoli, cheesecakes, and as a creamy ingredient in pancakes and breakfasts.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Cottage Cheese

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild curds with similar moisture; drain well, slightly less creamy but works in lasagna and stuffed shells

02

Feta

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, creamy; add a squeeze of lemon for tang

03

Cottage

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smoother texture, works in baking

04

Goat

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild and creamy, good in pasta

05

Queso Blanco

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Softer, works in cooked dishes

06

Queso Fresco

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, use ricotta salata if possible

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