Yogurt Cheese Lemon Recipe

This vibrant and tangy Lemon Yogurt Cheese is unbelievably easy to make! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, it's the perfect topping for desserts, a creamy dip for fruit, or a delicious standalone snack. Achieve maximum thickness by draining yogurt overnight (or use thick Greek yogurt for a shortcut). Inspired by a Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1445 mins
Calories 96.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yogurt Cheese Lemon

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How to Make Yogurt Cheese Lemon

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (or drained yogurt, see notes), 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon), 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference), and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  2. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the yogurt to thicken further.
  4. Serve chilled. Enjoy as a topping for pancakes, waffles, berries, or other desserts. Use as a dip with fruit or vegetables. Or simply savor it by the spoonful!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

95g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g