Labneh is the Lebanese version of cream cheese. It’s a lot tastier and lower in calories. Serve it on a plate, sprinkled with olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mint. Or simply spread it like cream cheese on pita bread.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 1 day 5 mins
Servings: 32
Ingredients
- 16 cups plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
Steps
- Line a large colander with cheesecloth. Combine yogurt and salt in a bowl; pour into cheesecloth. Set colander over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off; drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Transfer drained mixture to a bowl; stir in olive oil. Store labneh in a covered container in the refrigerator.