fresh · cow milk · Italy · $

Ricotta

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10

sharpness 1/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 1/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Ricotta with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Ricotta

Quark similar overall, but less meltability Stracchino similar overall, but more meltability Tvorog similar overall, but less creaminess Cream Cheese similar overall, but more creaminess Mascarpone similar overall, but more creaminess Minas cheese similar overall, but less creaminess