Yogurt Cheese

A delicious, creamy cheese that perks up bagels and sandwiches. It's very simple to make, and the variations are endless. Try to use a full-fat yogurt such as Balkan style. You could easily experiment with many other ingredients such as chopped olives, fresh herbs, or sweet ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 29 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 cups plain yogurt
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth; place over a large bowl for drainage.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Pour yogurt mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer. Place the strainer and drainage bowl in the refrigerator until all of the liquid has drained, 1 to 2 days. Empty the drainage bowl occasionally so you can tell when cheese has stopped draining.

Step 4

Transfer cheese to a covered container; store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.