Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)
Description
Labneh, the Lebanese version of cream cheese, is much tastier and lower in calories. This recipe is made with strained plain yogurt, salt, and olive oil.
Ingredients
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16 cups plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
1
Line a large colander with cheesecloth. Combine yogurt and salt in a bowl; pour into cheesecloth. Set colander over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off; drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2
Transfer drained mixture to a bowl; stir in olive oil. Store labneh in a covered container in the refrigerator.