Yogurt Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 quart low-fat yogurt

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    308 calories; 7 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 34 grams sugars; 25 grams protein; 29 milligrams cholesterol; 342 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Two and a quarter cups

Preparation

1. Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth and let it drain in the refrigerator overnight.
2. The yogurt cheese can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container for up to 3 days. Serve on toast points with fresh mint. The cheese can be used as a base for myriad dips (see recipes below) or salad dressings, and can replace sour cream or cream cheese in most recipes. (Nonfat yogurt can be used, but the resulting yogurt cheese is chalkier and less acidic.)