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Yoghurt Cheese

Also indexed as: Labneh

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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.”

Varieties

Yoghurt cheese can easily be made from low-fat or fat-free yoghurt that is free of gelatine and thickeners.

Buying and storing tips

Covered and stored in the refrigerator, yoghurt cheese will keep for about four days.

Availability

While 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 tips

Most 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 Highlights

Yoghurt cheese (nonfat), 1/2 cup
Calories: 126
Total Fat: 0.4g


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