How to make labneh (Yogurt cheese)

This recipe for homemade labneh (yogurt cheese) will give you a creamy, smooth, and delicious healthy cheese. Serve it for breakfast, snack or as an appetizer

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make the labneh cheese: Place a colander over a large bowl and cover it with a kitchen towel. Mix the yogurt with 1 teaspoon salt, taste and add more salt according to your preference. Transfer it to the kitchen towel. Fold the towel over the yogurt and cover with a plate. Place the bowl in the fridge for 24 hours. For thicker labneh you can leave it up to 48 hours.

Step 2

Transfer the labneh cheese to an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

Step 3

Make the topping: Optionally, briefly ground the sesame seeds. Mix all the ingredients for the topping in a bowl, except the olive oil.

Step 4

Place some labneh onto a plate or a serving bowl and sprinkle over the topping. Drizzle with some olive oil and serve with baked pita bread.

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