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Yoghurt cheese is a popular alternative to cream cheese and sour
cream.
Yoghurt cheese can be used as a low-fat substitute
for cream cheese and sour cream in spreads, toppings, dips, and desserts, or
anywhere else cream cheese or sour cream is called for. There are many recipes for yoghurt
cheese; basically, they all involve the straining of the liquid from fresh yoghurt. Once the
whey is removed, the firm yoghurt solids that remain
are called “cheese.” VarietiesYoghurt cheese can easily be made from low-fat or fat-free yoghurt that is free of gelatine and thickeners. Buying and storing tipsCovered and stored in the refrigerator, yoghurt cheese will keep for about four days. AvailabilityWhile many yoghurt varieties are widely available in natural foods, grocery, and specialty
stores, yoghurt cheese is not commercially available. You can make your own using cheesecloth
or other common kitchen items, or purchase an inexpensive yoghurt cheese maker. Preparation, uses, and tipsMost yoghurt cheese is made from plain unflavored yoghurt, but if you’re looking for
something sweet, you can try making it from lemon or vanilla yoghurt. Spoon the yoghurt into a
cheesecloth-lined strainer or a coffee filter, and set it atop a container to catch the whey.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, then discard the liquid that has drained
into the container. The longer the yoghurt is allowed to drain, the harder the cheese will be.
Refrigerate the yoghurt cheese in a covered container until needed. Use the cheese just as you
would use sour cream or cream cheese.
Nutritional HighlightsYoghurt cheese (nonfat), 1/2 cup
Calories: 126
Total Fat: 0.4g
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