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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (46g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 28
Calories from Fat 6		(22%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.7g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.5g	2%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg		0%
Sodium 32mg		1%
Potassium 107mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 3.2g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 3.2g
Protein 2.4g		4%
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Yogurt Cheese

Recipe #38422 | 4 hours | 4 hours prep | add private note

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By: Mirj
Aug 26, 2002

Very simple, and a healty, low-fat alternative to cream cheese (but not as thick).

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
paper towels

Directions

1
Set a medium strainer over a bowl.
2
Line the strainer with 2 layers of paper towels or a paper coffee filter.
3
Add the yogurt and cover with plastic wrap.
4
Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
5
Scrape the cheese into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

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From: La Dilettante

On Aug 7, 2009

This technique has really made a difference in my life! I LOATHE fat-free cream cheese---it tastes like spackling compound---but hate the thought of all the fat in the regular kind, so...Yogurt Cheese has solved the problem! I use it just like cream cheese, and love it. To drain, I use cheesecloth---can be washed and re-used.

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From: Abby Girl

On Apr 25, 2009

I use yogurt cheese when I am making yogurt ice cream. It comes out thick and tasty...the "tang" has been removed. I use a coffee filter instead of paper towels...(the filter holds better when it gets wet) It can be used in place of sour cream on baked potatoes. Wonderful condiment!!

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From: Anu

On Oct 6, 2002

I have a similar recipe (#34119) where I use drained yogurt as a fruit dip, adding cinnamon and maple syrup. I tried your recipe today using 1/4 cup plain yogurt, and draining for 2 hours. A pinch of cinnamon and 2 drops of vanilla extract after draining made for a simply gorgeous dip for apples. Yum!!!

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