Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe). This is the Lebanese version of cream cheese, a lot tastier and lower in calories. Serve on a plate, sprinkled with olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and mint. Or simply spread it like cream cheese on pita bread.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 32

Yield: 2 pounds

Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe

Ingredients

16 cups plain yogurt

1 teaspoon salt

or to taste

¼ cup olive oil

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Line a large colander with a cheesecloth. Stir salt into the yogurt and pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth. Set the colander in the sink or bowl to catch the liquid that drains off. Leave to drain for 24 hours.

Step 2

After draining for the 24 hours transfer the resulting cheese to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 92.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 8.6g 3%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Cholesterol: 7.4mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 62.5IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 13.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 224.2mg 22%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 20.8mg 7%

Potassium: 286.7mg 8%

Sodium: 158.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 32.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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