Yogurt Cheese is easy to make and can be used in so many delicious recipes.
The best way to enjoy yogurt cheese is to make it using your own homemade yogurt. If you were to make it with store bought yogurt it would be a bit expensive since you have to make a lot for most recipes. Generally, 1 cup yogurt yields 1/2 cup yogurt cheese and 1/2 cup whey.
Before you discard that whey, discover the many benefits of wonderful whey.
I used this yogurt cheese to make some homemade vanilla frozen yogurt. Yogurt cheese can also be used to make yogurt dips, sauces and cheesecake. It makes a great substitute for cream cheese.
To make yogurt cheese, simple strain yogurt in cheesecloth or a strainer lined with coffee filters. Cover it and let it set in the fridge overnight. It needs to strain for about 12-18 hours.
This is actually the same procedure as making greek yogurt, except you will strain the yogurt for longer.
Yogurt cheese will last up to 2 weeks in a tightly covered container. In middle eastern countries they roll it (called Labna) into balls and store them in a jar of olive oil. This cheese is similiar to raw mozzarella and can be used in many of the same recipes.
You can find out more about yogurt cheese recipes here.
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