Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

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.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1445 minutes

Servings: 32

Nutritional Information

Calories:92 kcal

Carbohydrate:9 g

Cholesterol:7 mg

Fat:4 g

Protein:6 g

Saturated Fat:2 g

Sodium:159 mg

Sugar:9 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

16 cups plain yogurt

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

0.25 cup olive oil

Instructions

Step 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.
Step 2
Transfer drained mixture to a bowl; stir in olive oil. Store labneh in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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