Ricotta

fresh · cow milk · Italy · $

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

Cheese	Why it works
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