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    Kite Hill Ricotta is made from Artisan Almond Milk, and Little Else

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    By Leah Moldowan on October 5, 2016 Dairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews, Product Reviews

    On a recent outing to the U.S., I managed to find Kite Hill Ricotta.A lot of dairy-free cheeses available are full of questionable ingredients. But Kite Hill uses the simplest ingredients, which is one of the many reasons I love them!

    Having only tried dairy ricotta a few times in my life, I didn’t have many expectations for this dairy-free counterpart. I was told that it should have a bit of sweetness, but also some saltiness to make a nice balance. I didn’t find many sweet tones to this Kite Hill Ricotta, rather it is much more salty and savory. On its own, it has a pretty mellow flavor that is just lightly salty, but the texture was really nice. It was quite silky and melted in my mouth.

    Kite Hill Ricotta (review) - a delicious dairy-free and vegan almond based ricotta cheese alternative

    For a dinner party, I crumbled some of this on top of a pizza with sweet potato, arugula, and caramelized onion and it made for a seriously divine meal! The salty creamy ricotta on top was a very nice touch.

    Next, I tried it on top of some ratatouille rice and really enjoyed having that creamy coolness on top of the hot food. I liked that it didn’t completely melt and disappear into the food. It softened just enough to meld with the rice and vegetables and still keep its thick creamy consistency.

    Kite Hill Ricotta (review) - a delicious dairy-free and vegan almond based ricotta cheese alternative

    Kite Hill Ricotta is made from Artisan Almond Milk, and Little Else

    Overall I thought Kite Hill ricotta was pretty good, and had high quality ingredients that shined through. It’s not something I ever felt I was missing, but it’s fun to play around with. I am excited to try it in lasagna or pasta shells and perhaps baked into some sweet ricotta-infused treats. That said, it’s definitely a gourmet vegan product with a high price tag, and a little too mellow to warrant indulging in often. But tell me what you think! Leave your own rating and review below.

    Plain

    Kite Hill Ricotta is made from Dairy-Free Artisan Almond MilkIngredients: almond milk (water, almonds), salt, enzymes, tartaric acid, cultures. Contains: tree nuts (almonds).*

    Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 140 calories, 12g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*

    Allergen Note*

    According to Kite Hill, “we manage the big eight allergens per FALCPA regulations in all of our products.” They do not offer details beyond stating that their products are dairy-free and soy-free.

    Kitehill Ricotta (review) - a delicious dairy-free and vegan almond based ricotta cheese alternative

    More Facts on Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta

    Price: $9.99 per 8-ounce tub

    Availability: Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is sold at natural food stores in the U.S., like Whole Foods and Sprouts.

    Certifications: Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher DE (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).

    Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    For More Product Information: Visit the Kite Hill website at www.kite-hill.com.

    *Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

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    Vegan pizza/eggplant rollatini

    Rated 5 out of 5
    August 30, 2021

    Oh my gosh this is the best vegan ricotta

    Our favorite dish is eggplant rollatini and this makes it so creamy and delicious. With the leftovers I just make a pizza with spinach, tomatoes and your ricotta. You just don’t want it to end it’s so good

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    Deb Picone

    The best !

    Rated 5 out of 5
    May 19, 2020

    Amazingly good. Texture and taste are spot on. My dairy-eating friends cannot tell the difference. It makes an awesome custard pie and is great in lasagna and on pizzas.

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    Ariel

    This is great Stuff for someone resisting diet changes

    Rated 5 out of 5
    April 22, 2019

    My hubby has an acute lactose intolerance and he pretty much hates every non-dairy substitute I have purchased (cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.). This sucks because he loves cheese. I have purchase this ricotta to make lasagna and he has not had any complaints. It is still creamy and the almond/nut taste is not overpowering. I think that’s why he doesn’t like alot of the plant base replacements, the weird after taste. He actually just requested I make it this weekend. The only problem, it is out of stock at the two stores that sell it. That is a problem I can live with temporarily.

    Thanks,

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    Mrs. C

    Out of stock!

    Rated 4 out of 5
    March 16, 2019

    It’s great and I love to make spinach Gnocci Malfatti with it but it’s ALWAYS out of stock which is very frustrating…I’m going in search of another brand.

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    Moyra

    Vegan ricotta mellow and creamy

    Rated 4 out of 5
    February 20, 2019

    While I’m not able to really compare it to its dairy counterpart, this product exceeded my expectations. With a lightly salty flavor and thick creamy consistency, this ricotta alternative was a really pleasant element on top of pizza, pasta, and as a spread on sandwiches or crackers. I loved the simple ingredients and how it keeps its integrity when baked or heated. It should hold up well in your favorite lasagna or stuffed shells recipe. It’s definitely pricey, and a little too mellow for my taste, but it is a fun treat to have in the fridge once in a while.

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    15 Comments

    1. Maria on March 27, 2018 8:32 pm

      excellent product. Make lasagna with it because it’s fantastic. My husband asked for seconds! You won’t be disappointed…I’d rate this 10 stars.

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    3. vegandebra on January 16, 2018 8:09 am

      Perhaps they changed the recipe. It now has zero taste or slightly like plastic. It is almost as dry as super firm tofu… which would be a better ricotta than this.

      • Alisa Fleming on January 25, 2018 4:02 pm

        Debra, I think maybe you got a bad batch. My local Whole Foods had a whole batch of expired stuff, so I’m wondering if that happened elsewhere.

        I actually bought a non-expired one two weeks ago (our first time trying it!) and it was soft (actually, just like ricotta in texture), and was surprisingly good in flavor. It worked very well with pasta. So they definitely haven’t changed the formula, but I think they had some production, storage, or expiration issues with a batch. You might want to reach out to them for a refund or coupons for new product.

    4. phyllis mass on July 11, 2017 7:22 pm

      absolutely horrible tasting. Daiya is the only band that tastes good.

    5. Wordpress Hosting on October 27, 2016 8:07 pm

      Amazing Kite Hill. 🙂

    6. Amanda on October 20, 2016 11:28 am

      I was wondering if there was a dairy free ricotta. If I see it I may have to try it sometime.

      • Alisa Fleming on October 22, 2016 4:45 pm

        There is almost everything dairy-free now!

    7. Cricket Plunkett on October 20, 2016 5:57 am

      That looks so much like ricotta, I can’t believe it’s dairy free!

    8. Lauren | Wicked Spatula on October 20, 2016 5:51 am

      I’ve been obsessed with Kite Hill’s cream cheese for a while now! I also got the chance to try the ricotta at Expo East a few weeks ago and loved it too. They’ve really nailed the vegan cheese department. Also, if you haven’t heard of Miyoko’s Creamery you definitely need to check them out! They make some killer artisan vegan cheese. I think their Black Ash was one of the best cheeses I’ve ever tried, vegan or not.

      • Alisa Fleming on October 22, 2016 4:46 pm

        Yes, and agreed! I haven’t had the chance to review all of Miyoko’s product lines, but did review the soft cheeses a while back – http://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/miyokos-creamery-non-dairy-artisan-cultured-nut-cheese – they are so impressive!

    9. Elle @ Only Taste Matters on October 19, 2016 11:17 pm

      Oh thank you so much for introducing me to Kite Hill! I can’t wait to try it!

    10. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on October 19, 2016 10:40 am

      Kite hill is AMAZing! One of the best!

    11. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands on October 10, 2016 2:28 pm

      I LOVE Kite Hill Ricotta and all the Kite Hill products I’ve tried so far. I posted a Lemon Ricotta Asparagus Pasta I made earlier this year that my family loves! I can’t wait to play with it in some lasagna recipes this fall!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:06 am

        I saw that recipe Sarah – it looked fantastic!

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