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Labneh (Levantine Yogurt Cheese)

This soft Levantine cheese is made with yogurt, and is delicious in both savoury and sweet applications.
Prep Time2 minutes
Draining Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 2 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dip, Mezze
Cuisine: Lebanese, Levantine, Palestinian, Syrian
Keyword: cheese, greek yogurt, labneh, levantine
Author: The Elegant Economist

Equipment

  • Cheesecloth bag

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Greek yogurt (full fat / 5%, plain) (2 US Cups)
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Place your yogurt and a pinch of salt into the cheesecloth bag. Strain in a jar or bowl (being sure the cheese doesn't touch the bottom liquid) for at least six hours. Serve!
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