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Labneh

Creamy, tangy, and fresh, delicious homemade labneh only requires 2 ingredients and a little time and is ridiculously easy to make.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword Mezze, Spread, Yogurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Draining Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 32 oz unflavored Greek yogurt full fat
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine the Greek yogurt, salt, and optional lemon juice.
  • Place Greek yogurt in a cheese cloth and twist to close. Place in a hand strainer over a bowl or tie it to a spoon over a bowl, ensuring that it is hanging to allow the whey to drain.
  • Drain for 12-24 hours for dip consistency, 24-34 hours for cream cheese consistency.