Mediterranean Yogurt Cheese Recipes

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YOGURT CHEESE



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A delicious, creamy cheese that perks up bagels and sandwiches. Very simple to make and the variations are endless. Try to use a full fat yogurt such as Balkan style. You could easily experiment with many other ingredients such as, chopped olives, fresh herbs or sweet ingredients.

Provided by LISAMONIQUE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time P2DT5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups plain yogurt
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Pour into the cheesecloth lined strainer. Place the strainer over another bowl to catch the liquid, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days, until all of the liquid has drained off. Empty the drainage bowl occasionally so you can see when the cheese has stopped draining.
  • Transfer cheese to a covered container, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 93.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HOMEMADE YOGURT CHEESE



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Did you know that you can turn any yogurt, plain or flavored, into spreadable cream cheese? All you need is a funnel and a filter. Here's how.

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     Lunch     Breakfast     Brunch     Ingredient

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 1/3 to 1/2 cup (5 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN YOGURT CHEESE



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You can marinate this cheese in olive oil with herbs like oregano, thyme, or rosemary. Serve it as an appetizer with crackers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 container (17.6 ounces) full-fat or 2% Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Place 2 layers of cheesecloth in a fine-mesh sieve over a large measuring cup or bowl. Add Greek yogurt and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Top with a plate that is at least 1 inch smaller than the inside rim of sieve and weight with a heavy can. Refrigerate 48 hours. Roll into balls (1 tablespoon each).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 4 g

ISRAELI YOGURT "CHEESE" WITH PITA AND OLIVES



Israeli Yogurt

Categories     Dairy     Herb     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cheesecloth
4 cups plain yogurt (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried summer savory
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Toasted pita bread triangles
Assorted olives

Steps:

  • Set strainer over large bowl. Line strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing 4 inches to extend over sides of strainer (do not let strainer touch bottom of bowl). Spoon yogurt into strainer. Gather cheesecloth together; fold over yogurt. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken).
  • Combine sesame seeds, salt, summer savory, cayenne and cumin in small bowl. Open cheesecloth at top. Using rubber spatula, transfer drained yogurt to bowl. Drizzle olive oil over. Sprinkle with sesame seed mixture. Place bowl in center of platter; surround with pita bread triangles and olives.
  • Broil tomatoes until skins begin to split and blacken in spots, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut into wedges. Arrange peppers, tomatoes and eggs on platter. Sprinkle with tuna and capers. Mix oil and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad.

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