Bellwether Farms Whole Milk Basket Ricotta Cheese – 12 oz. Piece

PASTEURIZED  – COW MILK – by Bellwether Farms – United States

Can cheese be cloud-like? When it’s whole milk ricotta from Sonoma County’s Bellwether Farms, the answer is decidedly yes. Jersey cow’s milk (uniquely rich and sweet) is cultured and cooked slowly in kettles before being hand-dipped and packed in its original draining basket. It’s handled as little as possible to maintain the delicate, pillowy texture. The creamy, fresh milk flavor makes it a lovely canvas for cooking, but it’s just as good savored with Black Cherry Confit and crackers.

Bellwether Ricotta is unique among ricottas as it’s made with the milk of Jersey cows—it’s higher in butterfat than other cow’s milks and is known for its sweet richness.
Like other ricottas, it can be used in both sweet and savory cooking applications. It’s a favorite among many chefs, including Nancy Silverton.
It’s hand-dipped and hand-packed, which leaves the curds more intact and gives the cheese a higher moisture content. The result is a final product that is more luscious and deeply flavorful than most ricottas on the market.
The texture is unreal—pillowy and delicate, it breaks apart into fluffy piles almost like meringue.

About the maker

Founded in 1986 in the hills along the Sonoma County coast, Bellwether Farms crafts dairy products from full-fat milk using traditional techniques.
It’s family-owned and -operated, known for its fresh dairy like yogurt and ricotta.
The company created the Bellwether Farms Foundation in 2016, through which they donate 1% of sales to organizations providing hunger relief or food education.

Brand

Murray's Cheese

Murray's Cheese was born in Greenwich Village in 1962, and the heart of our business still resides in New York City with many ways to experience Murray’s locally. At the counter, our cheese experts and mongers serve thousands of neighborhood regulars, commuters, and tourists every year at our two locations—the Bleecker Street flagship retail experience, which also includes our mac & cheese counter, and our shop in Grand Central Market.

Vendor Information

• Store Name: Murray's Cheese
• Vendor: Murray's Cheese
• Address: 254 Bleecker St
  New York, NY 10014
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