Labaneh Yogurt Cheese
Transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean haven with this simple, homemade Labaneh Yogurt Cheese recipe. Crafted with just two ingredients—creamy plain full-fat yogurt and a touch of salt—this velvety spread is as easy to make as it is delicious. By gently straining the yogurt through cheesecloth, you'll achieve a luscious and tangy cheese that's perfect for spreading on warm bread, pairing with crackers, or serving as a dip with a drizzle of olive oil and aromatic za’atar. Ready in as little as 12 hours of chilling time, this recipe yields a versatile, protein-packed cheese that’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for elevating any appetizer or breakfast spread. Plus, it's an easy way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of homemade, preservative-free cheese.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Plain full-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain full-fat yogurt with the salt until smooth and well combined.
Prepare a fine mesh sieve and line it with a clean cheesecloth or muslin cloth. Place the sieve over a large bowl to catch the liquid whey.
Pour the salted yogurt into the lined sieve. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie them together securely with kitchen string to form a pouch.
Place the setup in the refrigerator and let the yogurt drain for at least 12 hours. For a thicker consistency, allow it to drain for up to 24 hours.
After draining, remove the labaneh from the cheesecloth and transfer it into a clean container.
Serve the labaneh as a spread with bread or crackers, drizzle with olive oil, or use it as a dip topped with za’atar or fresh herbs. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 2821 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 1208 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
