Homemade Cheese from Strained Yogurt
Mix strained yogurt with lemon juice and salt, pour it into a cloth-lined strainer, weigh it down and let it drain in the fridge overnight. You get a cream cheese-like spread with 24 g of protein in total.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈12 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈188 kcal
- Makes
- 1 small block of cheese
Per serving (whole recipe): 24 g protein · 375 kcal
A soft homemade cheese made from just three ingredients, with no cooking. As the yogurt drains overnight it releases its whey and turns thick, much like cream cheese. A cheap, practical spread for breakfast.
Method
Put the strained yogurt in a bowl, add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.
Set a strainer over a bowl and line it with cheesecloth or a food-safe paper towel.
Pour the yogurt mixture into the strainer.
Fold the cloth over the top and place a weight on it.
Refrigerate and let it drain overnight.
The next day, discard the liquid in the bowl, unwrap the cheese and transfer it to a plate.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (whole recipe) contains:
- Energy1569 kJ375 kcal19%
- Fat27 g39%
- of which saturates18 g88%
- of which sugars11 g12%
- Salt5.3 g88%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per servingwhole recipe | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 787 kJ 188 kcal | 1569 kJ 375 kcal | 19% |
| Fat | 14 g | 27 g | 39% |
| of which saturates | 8.8 g | 18 g | 88% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 11 g | 4% |
| of which sugars | 5.4 g | 11 g | 12% |
| Fibre | <0.5 g | <0.5 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24 g | 48% |
| Salt | 2.6 g | 5.3 g | 88% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~200 g).
Tips
- If the top layer sinks and squashes the cheese, replace it during the night so the whey can keep draining.
- Stir dried herbs or spices into the mixture for an herbed or spiced version.
FAQ
What is the texture like?
Soft and spreadable, similar to cream cheese.
How long does it need to drain?
At least overnight; in the video it was unwrapped after 24 hours.
