Ricotta Comparison

OK.... so I DID go out and buy a tub of Ricotta. First of all, it cost $3.30. Second, the contents are only about 1/3rd of the volume of what I made. Result: it's DEFINITELY cost effective to make your own. Taste results: difficult - BUT there's a HUGE difference in consistency! The store-bought version is much more grainy, almost 'sandy' in comparison to the creamy consistency of the homemade version. 

Since this 'cheese' would be in a hot dish (and melt), I would DEFINITELY make my own as opposed to buying it over-the-counter. (Of course, if I lived in a large city and had access to a big Italian deli, I might change my mind).