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labneh strained yogurt with olive oil and mint
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Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)
Strained yogurt thickened to a spreadable consistency can be used for meze plates, savory or sweet dips and spreads. Use homemade plain yogurt for optimal beneficial bacteria cultures.
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Spreads
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: greek yogurt, labneh, strained yogurt, yogurt cheese
Ingredients
  • 5 cups plain whole milk yogurt
  • 2 large coffee filters or triple layered cheesecloth
  • 1 Large Strainer
  • 1 Large bowl
Recipe

  1. Set up large bowl with strainer inside. Set coffee filter or cheesecloth in the strainer. 

  2. Spoon yogurt into the filter and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.

  3. Filter in the refrigerator for 24-72 hours, removing whey for discard or other use, and changing coffee filter halfway through.

  4. Remove the thickened creamy yogurt cheese from the filter and store in an airtight container. Enjoy within 1-2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

Full batch of 5 cups yogurt makes about 2 cups of yogurt cheese, and about 3 cups of whey.