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Patiently waiting as my whey slowly drips through my coffee filter. I have it covered with a napkin to keep things out.
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How to Strain & Thicken Yogurt
A highly probiotic spread to use like mayonnaise, sour cream or cream cheese.
For mayonnaise consistency
2 cups yield 1 ½ cups; drain 10–15 minutes
For sour cream consistency
2 cups yield 1 cup; drain 30 minutes
For cream cheese consistency
3 cups yield 1 cup; drain 6–8 hours
Prep Time5 minutes
Draining Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Yogurt
Cuisine: Global
Keyword: Yo-Cheese
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sally
Equipment
  • Colander lined with cheesecloth or (unbleached) coffee filter OR cheesecloth, butter muslin, nut milk bag or jelly/jam strainer OR extra fine bouillon strainer aka chinois
  • Non-reactive bowl
Ingredients
  • 3 cups yogurt
Instructions
  • Cover loosely and strain
    -- use colander lined with cheesecloth or (unbleached) coffee filter OR
    -- hang in cheesecloth, butter muslin, nut milk bag or jelly/jam strainer OR
    -- place in extra fine bouillon strainer aka chinois
    Optional. Squeeze the bag/cloth with your hands to remove a little more whey.
    Patiently waiting as my whey slowly drips through my coffee filter. I have it covered with a napkin to keep things out.
  • Serve, refrigerate or use in recipe
    It's possibly the curds may be a little lumpy. If so, right before using in a recipe, whisk until smooth.