: 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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The ricotta is cool and creamy under the sweet honey.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The base is jalapeño ricotta topped with sliced avocado, serrano chiles, cilantro, and lime.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Layers of noodles, tomatoes, and even ricotta cheese come together in a warm and satisfying soup.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
His High Plains Drifter pie, made with hot Italian sausage, a brick cheese blend, pesto, jalapeno garlic ricotta and smoked maple syrup, took fifth place in the Pan Division at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas this year.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The base is jalapeño ricotta topped with sliced avocado, serrano chiles, cilantro, and lime.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Layers of noodles, tomatoes, and even ricotta cheese come together in a warm and satisfying soup.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
His High Plains Drifter pie, made with hot Italian sausage, a brick cheese blend, pesto, jalapeno garlic ricotta and smoked maple syrup, took fifth place in the Pan Division at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas this year.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
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ricotta
noun
ri·cot·ta
ri-ˈkät-ə 
: a soft, white Italian cheese
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