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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Nancy   view full review
Being of Lebanese decent, I have had this all of my life. I often add some or all of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by ryanandkylesmom   view full review
Labneh is awesome, and this recipe is no exception, and simple enough to make. I prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Ali   view full review
I didn't have any cheesecloth on hand, so I used a plain white, clean, handkerchief. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by MCKA   view full review
This is a great recipe, and a lot of fun to play with. I didn't have a cheesecloth the first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by LittleCookGirl   view full review
This recipe is great. It has a delicious flavor and is healthy! I let the yogurt strain for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by mamabear   view full review
We loved this! Be sure to use plain yogurt with no added thickeners (ie: geletin, corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by ScottFamily   view full review
I made this with homemade yogurt. It is delicious! Next time I might let it sit longer, some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2010 by tdspringer   view full review
This is NOT the Lebanese version of cream cheese. Labneh is yogurt....plain and simple. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by Carla_P Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I served this with pita bread, and topped it with olive oil, pepper and dried basil.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by LUNACITY   view full review
This can also be made flavored with herbs. I usually add a little garlic and fresh mint to the...

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