Best Labneh (Easy & Homemade!)
This best homemade labneh recipe makes a thick, creamy spread, also called yogurt cheese. It’s great on bagels, sandwiches, or as a dip for pita bread!
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 32 ounces plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cheesecloth or handkerchief
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the plain whole milk yogurt and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Pour the yogurt into a cheesecloth or handkerchief and tie it over a wooden spoon. Hang the cheese cloth over a pitcher and allow to strain in a refrigerator for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, several cups of whey should strain from the yogurt. That’s it! Transfer the labneh to a container or use immediately. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/labneh-yogurt-cheese/
