Yogurt Cheese Recipe

Transform plain yogurt into a dreamy, no-fat cream cheese alternative! Perfect for decadent cheesecakes, luscious spreads, or savory dips. This easy recipe requires minimal effort and yields a delicious, healthy substitute for traditional cream cheese. Get ready to impress with this surprisingly simple recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5760 mins
Calories 254.2 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yogurt Cheese

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How to Make Yogurt Cheese

  1. Line a fine-mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the strainer over a large bowl, ensuring the strainer is suspended 2-3 inches above the bottom of the bowl.
  2. Pour 4 cups of plain Greek yogurt into the lined strainer.
  3. Cover the bowl and strainer tightly with plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 4 days, periodically pouring off the accumulated whey.
  5. The longer the yogurt drains, the thicker and creamier your cheese will become.
  6. Once drained, your yogurt cheese is ready to use! It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 9 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

139g

Fat

2g

Carbs

11g

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