Homemade Labneh
Total Time
1 day 5 minutes
Prep Time
5 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(17)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 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
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt and salt.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remove the labneh from the cheesecloth. Transfer to a 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.
Step 4
Save recipe for the next time?
Chef's notes
Choose Greek, whole milk yogurt for the best results. Avoid low fat or fat-free yogurt for this recipe.
The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker your labneh will be.
