Easy Homemade Labneh Recipe (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

Name: Easy Homemade Labneh Recipe (Lebanese Cream Cheese)
Total time: 1 day 5 mins
Ingredients: 16 cups plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.25 cup olive oil

Labneh, a Lebanese staple similar to cream cheese, offers a flavorful and lower-calorie alternative. Prepare this labneh recipe and present it beautifully with olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh mint. Alternatively, enjoy it as a spread on warm pita bread.

Total time1 day 5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time0 mins
Yield2 pounds, 32

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Line a large colander with cheesecloth to prepare for straining. In a bowl, thoroughly combine yogurt and salt, then pour the mixture into the prepared cheesecloth. Place the colander over a bowl to collect the draining liquid. Allow it to drain in the refrigerator for a full 24 hours to achieve the desired consistency.
Once drained, transfer the thickened mixture to a clean bowl. Gently stir in olive oil to enhance the flavor and texture. Store your homemade labneh in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 92 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 159 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 7 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g