Homemade Labneh
Homemade Labneh is a creamy, tangy delight that’s surprisingly simple to make with just two ingredients. This velvety yogurt cheese boasts a rich, smooth texture that’s perfect for spreading on toast or dipping with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Toppings & Serving options
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Za'atar
- Crushed pistachios
- Lemon zest
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Crisp veggies, pita, or crackers, for dipping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt and salt.
- Scoop the mixture onto a layer of cheesecloth (or 2 layers, depending on the thickness of your yogurt). Bring the edges of the cheesecloth together, tie it around a wooden spoon, and place the spoon across the top of a medium bowl so that the labneh hangs in the center but does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Chill overnight.
- Remove the labneh from the cheese cloth. Transfer to bowl and serve as a spread with desired toppings and veggies, pita, or crackers for dipping. It can also be dolloped, like soft goat cheese, onto salads, pizza, or flatbread.
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