Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe
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Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

By: LEBANESE  
"This is the Lebanese version of cream cheese, a lot tastier and lower in calories. Serve on a plate, sprinkled with olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and mint. Or simply spread it like cream cheese on pita bread."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
1 Day
Ready In:
1 Day 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 16 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Line a large colander with a cheesecloth. Stir salt into the yogurt, and pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth. Set the colander in the sink or bowl to catch the liquid that drains off. Leave to drain for 24 hours.
  2. After draining for the 24 hours, transfer the resulting cheese to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 92 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Nancy 
Being of Lebanese decent, I have had this all of my life. I often add some or all of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by ryanandkylesmom 
Labneh is awesome, and this recipe is no exception, and simple enough to make. I prefer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Ali 
I didn't have any cheesecloth on hand, so I used a plain white, clean, handkerchief. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by MCKA 
This is a great recipe, and a lot of fun to play with. I didn't have a cheesecloth the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by mamabear 
We loved this! Be sure to use plain yogurt with no added thickeners (ie: geletin, corn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by LittleCookGirl 
This recipe is great. It has a delicious flavor and is healthy! I let the yogurt strain for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by ScottFamily 
I made this with homemade yogurt. It is delicious! Next time I might let it sit longer, some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Jbooshey 
Talk about easy. Makes a sour cheese that you could season in a variety of ways in my opinion.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by Carla_P 
I served this with pita bread, and topped it with olive oil, pepper and dried basil. MORE

 
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