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Yogurt Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 5760 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5760 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a great cream cheese subsitute for cheesecake or spreads, and it's no-fat!
Ingredients:
2 lbs nonfat yogurt
cheesecloth
Directions:
1. Set a strainer lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth over a deep bowl.
2. Make sure the strainer is suspended 2-3 inches off the bottom of the bowl.
3. Pour in the yogurt and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
4. Place in the fridge for 24 hours, up to 4 days, pouring off the whey as it accumulates.
5. THE LONGER IT DRAINS THE THICKER IT WILL BE.
6. This cheese will keep in the fridge up to 9 days from when the draining BEGAN.
7. Use for cheesecakes, dips or sweet spreads, depending on what you add to it, like smashed strawberries for bagels, or smoked salmon.
By RecipeOfHealth.com