Orange ricotta mousse

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 1 hour
• 🍽️ Servings: 6+

Ingredients

• 2 quarts/2 liters pasteurized or raw whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp pickling salt
• 1 cup freshly squeezed sweet, strained orange juice
• Orange marmalade (optional)

Directions

1. Line strainer with cheesecloth and set into a large bowl.
2. Combine milk, cream, and salt in a medium/large pot.
3. Slowly bring to a rolling boil over moderate heat, stirring regularly to prevent scorching.
4. Add orange juice, stirring to mix well.
5. Lower heat to simmer, stirring constantly until mixture curdles (like runny scrambled eggs).
6. Pour into lined strainer and drain for 1 hour.
7. Scoop curds into a storage dish; discard whey.
8. Cover and chill orange ricotta.