How to Defrost Ricotta Quickly in Cold Water
Eat or use thawed ricotta cheese in a recipe within 2 to 3 days.
Equipment
- A resealable plastic bag
- A large bowl OR a clean sink
- Cold water
- A mixing bowl
Instructions
- Take as much cheese as you need out of the airtight container or freezer bag. Leave any extra balls in the container/bag, seal it up, and put it back in the freezer.
- Put the balls into another normal plastic bag.
- Fill your sink with cold water (not warm.)
- Put the bag in the water and leave alone it for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, replace the water with fresh, cold water. Leave the ricotta alone for 30 minutes.
- Gently squeeze the ricotta cheese to check if it's thawed. If not, repeat Step 5 until the cheese feels soft.
- Open the freezer bag and unwrap the ricotta ball(s). Put the balls into a mixing bowl and stir the ricotta cheese well.
- Eat or use the cheese in a recipe within 2 to 3 days.