How To: Strained Yogurt
 
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Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
  • Cheesecloth, paper coffee filter, or dishcloth
  • Strainer or colander
  • Bowl to catch whey
Instructions
  1. Line a strainer or small colander with cheesecloth, coffee filter, or a thin dishcloth. I use a fine mesh strainer without the additional layer. Set this contraption over a deep container or bowl (so that the whey can strain out the bottom without touching the yogurt).
  2. Spoon the yogurt into the strainer and cover tightly with plastic wrap or a plastic bag and refrigerate until it has a cream cheese texture and about 1 cup of liquid has been released (at least 10 hours but up to 2 days).
  3. Transfer the spreadable yogurt cheese into a clean container.
Notes
The whey is the leftover liquid and can be added to smoothies. The yogurt cheese will keep in the refrigerator in a closed container for about 1 week.
Recipe by Uproot Kitchen at https://uprootkitchen.com/2014/02/10/strained-yogurt/