Yogurt Cheese

Name: Yogurt Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1440 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade

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Cuisine : World
Course : Other

Yogurt cheese is a simple, creamy spread made by straining yogurt to remove whey. It has a texture similar to cream cheese and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

Ingredients

Servings:

½× 1× 1½× 2× 3×

(1 serving) Units:

As Written US Metric

Plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade

Let's Prepare

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Plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade

Let's Cook

Step 1.

Line a strainer or colander with several layers of cheesecloth or a flour sack towel and set over a bowl. Spoon in: Plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade
Step 2.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the consistency of cream cheese, 12 to 24 hours.
Step 3.

Discard the whey or save it for smoothies, baking, or marinades. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pour off any liquid that accumulates before using.