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Yogurt cheese
labneh yogurt cheese

What is Yogurt cheese?

Yogurt cheese (also know as Labneh) is made from fresh yogurt which has been well strained to remove all the whey. The remaining product makes a thick, spreadable cheese.  Yogurt cheese is popular Middle Eastern food.

Recipe for making Middle Eastern Yogurt Cheese - This cheese is not difficult to make, in fact it only requires 2 ingredients, milk and plain yogurt.

Substitute for Yogurt cheese

If you need yogurt cheese and you don't have it you can:

  • Make your own, see recipe link above
  • OR> Substitute cream cheese (more fat)
  • OR> Neufchatel, a lower fat cream cheese
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Favorite Yogurt cheese Recipes

  • Chocolate Cheese Mousse
    Our recipe for Chocolate Cheese Mousse is made with fresh yogurt cheese, unsweetened cocoa, sugar and vanilla. The prep time does not include time for making fresh yogurt cheese.

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