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How To Make Greek Yogurt Cheese
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How To Make Greek Yogurt Cheese

Making cheese at home doesn't have to be complicated! You can quickly learn how to make yogurt cheese using just a cheesecloth and a strainer. While it takes a bit of time to make, making cheese only takes a few minutes of hands-on work.

Prep Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 38 kcal
Course: Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yogurt 450 g, plain, Greek
  • 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: more oil for storage

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Scoop Greek yogurt onto the center of a large cheesecloth or clean cloth. Wrap so Greek yogurt is completely encompassed in the cloth, and set into a mesh strainer.
  2. Strain: Set strainer over a large bowl and place a heavy can on top to help squeeze out the whey liquid. Allow yogurt to strain for 1 to 3 days in the fridge, or until liquid is no longer dripping out of the yogurt and it is thick.
  3. Flavor: Unwrap cloth and scoop cheese into a bowl. With a spoon or spatula, mix in olive oil and salt, adding more of either to suit your taste. Add optional flavor variations (see notes).
  4. Shape: You can store this in log or ball form. For logs, shape cheese into a log, wrap in parchment paper, and store in the fridge. For cheese balls, roll yogurt cheese into small balls with clean hands. Store in a jar of olive or canola oil in the fridge.

Notes

  • Variations
  • Herbs: Mix in fresh or dried herbs, like rosemary, thyme, or sage.
  • Premade Seasonings: Ready-to-go seasonings, like the Everything Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's, are great for flavoring this cheese.
  • Chive and Onions: Add a dash of onion powder and fresh or dried chives.
  • Mediterranean: Add finely diced olives and roasted red bell peppers.
  • Storage: This cheese can be kept in the fridge for 5 days stored in the airtight container or jar of oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1.8g (1%) Protein 4.6g (9%) Fat 1.4g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1.8g (4%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1.8g 1%
Protein 4.6g 9%
Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1.8g 4%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.