Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

Labneh is the Lebanese version of cream cheese, but it's much tastier and lower in calories. It's made with strained plain yogurt, salt, and olive oil.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Calories
92 Calories

Recipe 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.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 16 cups plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

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