Homemade Yogurt Cheese

 

 

What is Yogurt cheese ?

 

Yogurt cheese is a soft cheese made from draining the whey from yogurt. You will not find this cheese in the grocery stores but, it can be easily made at home.

 

Believed to have originated in Lebanon, yogurt cheese has a very smooth consistency much like cream cheese, but with the distinctive tangy taste of yogurt. It can be made from flavored yogurt, as well as plain. Besides being delicious, yogurt cheese is high in calcium and great for those who are lactose intolerant, as the yogurt-making process converts the lactose in the milk into lactic acid. Yogurt cheese is extremely versatile and can be used to add a nice zip of flavor to virtually any recipe in which cream cheese is used. Once you make it, you probably would not have any problems coming up with your own original serving ideas that suit your tastes.

 

Homemade yogurt cheese is going to make a hit at your next social gathering, therefore get started today!

 

 

Learn How to Make Labneh – Yogurt cheese

 

Molded Labneh Yogurt Cheese on Plate

 

Labneh, also known as Yogurt Cheese, is probably the simplest of all cheeses to make. To begin with you will need a quart of yogurt. You can use plain or flavored yogurt, and either homemade or buy from the grocery store. However, if you buy yogurt for making labneh, make sure yogurt does not contain gelatin, as the gelatin will prevent the whey from draining.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 quart yogurt
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Special supplies:

  • cheesecloth
  • strainer
  • bowl

 

 

Directions:

Begin by shaking or stirring the yogurt until it is thoroughly mixed and smooth. Mix in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt, to taste.

 

Next, place a strainer over a pot or bowl, and line with cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth.

 

Cover, and let the yogurt drain for 24 hours in the refrigerator.

 

Remove the cloth from the strainer and scrape the cheese to form a mound in the center of the cloth. Then, using the cloth for handling, form it into a ball or log and place onto a plate.  Store in the refrigerator.

 

It does not get any easier than that!

 

 

How to Enjoy Yogurt Cheese (Labneh) ?

 

More suggestion:

 

  • Traditional – Serve covered in olive oil with crushed mint and black olives. Eat on toasted pita.
  • Breakfast toast – Spread on toast and top with a thin layer of jam.
  • Crackers and cheese – Mix with fresh herbs and serve on crackers.
  • As a spread – Mix with diced pimientos and black olives and spread in celery sticks, or use as a filling for finger sandwiches.
  • As a dip – Combine with taco seasoning or ranch dressing mix to create a dip for vegetables or chips.

 

 

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How to make Breakfast Smoothie with Goat Milk – Popular and Easy Gourmet Recipe

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One of my favorite breakfast smoothie. Making a smoothie is a healthy, delicious way to begin the day.  They are simple and easy to prepare and you will get a banana smoothie combined with other ingredients within 5 minutes The smoothie recipe is for 4 individual serving glasses.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 11/2 cups of fresh goat milk
  • 1/2 cup goat milk yogurt
  • 1 cup canned apricots in natural juice, drained
  • 1 ripe banana fruit
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Directions:

 

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender for 1 minute or until smooth and thick.
  • Pour into four chilled tall glasses and serve.

 

 

More suggestion:

 

Keep canned apricots in the refrigerator and freeze the peeled banana for a thicker, ice-cold smoothie. Apricots can be substituted for canned peaches or fruit salad in natural juice.

If you want to thin out the smoothie, just add more goat milk.

 

 

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How to make Fresh Fruit with Cereal and Goat Yogurt – Popular and Easy Breakfast Recipe

 

 

Goat Yogurt Recipe for Strong Bones!

 

Goat milk yogurt is one of the major cultured products. Goat yogurt  may be made from low-fat, skim or whole milk. The recipe is for 2 individual serving.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 1/2 baby bananas – firm and ripe
  • 8 oz. goat yogurt
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup mixed cereal
  • 2 Tbsp. extra mixed cereal
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp. dark brown sugar

 

 

 

Directions:

 

Coarse grate bananas. In a bowl gently stir together banana, yogurt, 2/3 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup mixed cereal, sour cream and brown sugar until combined.

Divide mixture into 2 bowls. Sprinkle yogurt with remaining 2 tablespoons mixed cereal and garnish with remaining 1/3 cup raspberries.

 

 

More suggestion:

Freeze goat milk into an ice tray, then drop a couple of them into smoothies, milkshakes or ice coffee as a summertime treat . Additionally, you can flavor the ice blocks with coffee or chocolate syrup before freezing for something special.

Stir goat milk into natural muesli with some grated apple and a touch of cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight and serve, topped with fresh fruit and goat yogurt.

 

 

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Breakfast Smoothie

 

Nutritional facts

1 serving contains 385 Calorie, Protein 10.66g, Fat 9.98g, Carbohydrates  71.14g, Sugar  8.62g, Roughage 8.68g.