Bellwether Farms Whole Milk Basket Ricotta has a smooth, creamy, pillowy-soft texture and a delicate, slightly-sweet flavor that is perfectly unique. Sold in its original draining basket, Bellwether Farms’ ricotta is made with cultured milk for superior flavor. It can be featured on a cheese board with honey or your favorite fruit preserves. Made from Grade A Jersey cow milk, our basket ricotta is versatile and can be used in sweet or savory dishes. Try whole milk basket ricotta in stuffed pasta noodles or a tomato salad. Use it as a topping for eggs or spread on toast with tomatoes and pesto for a homemade snack. It is even great for cheesecake and your favorite desserts. Bellwether Farms Basket Ricotta is made with 100% Real California Milk from local farms working to create a more sustainable future. Using traditional methods, Bellwether Farms ensures the highest quality dairy products with unique taste. Whether it’s a cup of yogurt or a hand-dipped basket of ricotta, everything from Bellwether Farms is whole fat and wholesome.

Cultured Grade A Pasteurized Jersey Cow's Milk, Salt.

Try these delicious recipes made with basket ricotta. Our basket ricotta is a fresh, soft, creamy white cheese with a rich nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Use it in savory dishes, including pasta, manicotti, tortes, quiche, gnocchi and ravioli. Try it in desserts such as cheesecakes and cannoli and in various types of cookies. Some recipe ideas: Gnocchi with sage, chard and ham quiche, manicotti stuffed with spinach, sun-dried tomato ravioli, cranberry ricotta pancakes. Classic brioche bread pudding, fresh ricotta with fresh fruit and berries, cheesecake with pomegranate sauce.

Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze.