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    Fresh Yogurt Cheese

    By Better Homes and Gardens – Tue, Nov 3, 2009 1:43 AM EST

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    This low-fat dip can be used for chips and veggies, or it can be spread on a rustic bread or toasted baguette. The tangy yogurt dip is flavored with fresh herbs and only has 44 calories per serving! Even better, making your own yogurt cheese is a snap.

    Ingredients

    • 1 16-ounce carton plain yogurt or plain goat's milk yogurt*
    • 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, thyme, oregano, marjoram, chervil, rosemary, or parsley) or 1/2 teaspoon ground spice (such as black pepper, white pepper, red pepper, coriander, or chili powder) (optional)

    Directions

    1. 1Line a yogurt strainer, sieve, or a small colander with three layers of 100-percent cotton cheesecloth or a clean paper coffee filter. Suspend lined strainer, sieve, or colander over a bowl.
    2. 2Spoon in yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator. Drain and discard liquid.
    3. 3Stir herbs or spices into the cheese, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes 3/4 to 1 cup (six to eight 2-tablespoon servings).
    4. 4 *Note: Use a brand of yogurt that contains no gums, gelatin, or fillers. These ingredients may prevent the whey from separating from the curd to make cheese.

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    • Why is i....
      By pdp44734590j on Mon, Feb 6, 2012 11:41 AM EST

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      Why is it yogurt cheese? I'm good with yogurt and I'm good with cheese. One at a time. Why yogurt cheese? Just to have a cool recipe on Yahoo? Duh. I'm calling Fabio to straighten out Better Homes and Gardens.
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      By lovesnyfood on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 4:02 AM EST

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      this sounds really good.
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      By Willy40 on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 11:35 PM EST

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      Yes you can make this 'cheese' from soy yogurt. Especially if you make your own yogurt. If you don't mind using a milk base starter the easiest way is to use Yo'Gourmet yogurt starter available at Sprouts and/or Mothers here in Southern CA. Directions are in French and English on the packages. I save the English directions and hand them out all the time to interested people. You can make this yogurt in your oven just using the oven light to heat the jars. I have used one package of starter to make 3 quarts but the best quality yield is 2 quarts per package of starter. If your oven uses a pilot light this is even better as it speeds up the process. I use Coffee filters to make the cheese.
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