Why You Should Always Strain Store-Bought Ricotta Before Using It - Chowhound

Straining store-bought ricotta is essential for getting rid of the cheese's naturally excessive moisture, especially when using the kind made from cow's milk, which has a high moisture content and a milder taste than versions made from the whey or milk of goats, sheep, or water buffalo (which are all regionally available in Italy, though less common in the United States). Overwhelmingly, the ricotta available…