Substitute For Ricotta: Cheap Alternatives

No ricotta in the house? You can use this as a substitute

Ricotta is one of the cream cheese varieties. It is particularly low in fat because it is not made from milk but from whey. There are cheap alternatives that taste just as good.

• The easiest alternative is cottage cheese. The grainy cream cheese is just as mild as ricotta. Only the original is a bit drier than cottage cheese. Nevertheless, it can be used as a substitute for most ricotta dishes.
• The Indian panir cheese is also very similar to ricotta in taste and consistency. However, it is not offered that often. If there is an Indian grocery store near you, ask them.
• Vegans are very careful about what foods contain. The perfect vegan alternative: silken tofu. The practical thing about it is that it has a similar consistency. You can use the quantities specified when cooking 1:1.