: a white unripened whey cheese of Italy that resembles cottage cheese
also
: a similar cheese made in the U.S. from whole or skim milk
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On the other hand, soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, or creamy varieties like cream cheese and ricotta, do not freeze well.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The filling is anything but monotonous, with layers of ricotta, shredded provolone, Italian sausage, and fresh kale.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Mix zest and juice of 1 small orange, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 2½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta, ¾ cup mini semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup (83 g) powdered sugar, 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
To make the cheese layer, in a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of the parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and egg.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The filling is anything but monotonous, with layers of ricotta, shredded provolone, Italian sausage, and fresh kale.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Mix zest and juice of 1 small orange, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 2½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta, ¾ cup mini semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup (83 g) powdered sugar, 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
To make the cheese layer, in a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of the parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and egg.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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ricotta
noun
ri·cot·ta
ri-ˈkät-ə 
: a soft, white Italian cheese
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