ricotta

noun

ri·​cot·​ta ri-ˈkä-tə How to pronounce ricotta (audio)
-ˈkȯ-
: a white unripened whey cheese of Italy that resembles cottage cheese
also : a similar cheese made in the U.S. from whole or skim milk

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta impastata and powdered sugar. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The Gran Piatto Core, an antipasto platter laden with delicacies like prosciutto crudo di Modena, creamy ricotta di bufala, and a variety of other specialty meats, leads the list of sharing plates. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Roszkowski likes to pipe an herbed ricotta filling into the center. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Start with a bright Greek village salad, featuring cucumbers and tomatoes and feta and a creamy ricotta dressing. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ricotta

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of past participle of ricuocere to cook again, from Latin recoquere, from re- + coquere to cook — more at cook

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ricotta was in 1617

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ricotta

noun
ri·​cot·​ta ri-ˈkät-ə How to pronounce ricotta (audio)
: a soft, white Italian cheese

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