Yogurt Cheese

4 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound plain yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Line a strainer with a sheet of cheesecloth; hang over a mixing bowl so the bottom of the strainer clears the bowl by at least an inch.
  2. 2
    Dump the yogurt into the center of the cheesecloth.
  3. 3
    Allow the whey to strain out of the yogurt at least overnight or up to 24 hours; this should happen in a cool placethe refrigerator is fine.
  4. 4
    After this initial straining, squeeze out any remaining whey by pulling tightly on the ends of the cheesecloth.
  5. 5
    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you are ready to use (it will keep for several days).
  6. 6
    Before serving, add salt, then garnish with paprika and olive oil to serve.

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