Yogurt Cheese
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
- 16 ounces yogurt--plain or flavored (but not with fruit, gelatin, gum, or fillers)

A smooth, creamy cheese with a fresh flavor that can be used to make tasty vegetable dips as well
as savory sandwich and cracker spreads.

Directions

Place a strainer in a mixing bowl or a large measuring cup, such as a 2 quart glass
container (or a smaller container, if the amount being strained is small). Line the strainer with
2 layers of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. (Be sure the strainer fits the bowl so that the
strainer is at least 2 inches above the bottom of the bowl to leave room for the whey.)
Spoon or pour the yogurt into the strainer to allow the whey to filter through the cloth or
paper filter. Cover the container with plastic, place it in the refrigerator, and allow the
straining of the liquid to continue until the consistency desired for the cheese is obtained
(typically 4 to 16 hours. The longer the time allowed for straining, the firmer the consistency

of the cheese. One cup of yogurt will provide approximately 2/3 cups of yogurt cheese.).

When making dips or spreads with the cheese, do not use blenders or food processors
to mix the ingredients. Instead, mix with a fork, spoon or spatula or any utensil that will not
cause an excessive whipping action.