How to Make Homemade Soft Yogurt Cheese Spread

Making this soft cheese is so easy and fun! It is a great idea for holiday parties as your guests can feel free to indulge a little since it is fat-free! The only thing you will need to do is plan ahead as this takes at least 8 hours - preferably overnight to prepare. This is a great project for the kid who can follow simple directions!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 quart fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 strainer
• 2 layers cheesecloth or similar material
• 1/2 tsp dill
• 1 tsp finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp salt

1. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl.
2. Line a stainless steel strainer with two layers of cheese cloth.
3. Place the strainer over a large bowl - making sure the bottom of the strainer is high enough from the bottom of the bowl so that the accumulating fluid will not touch it.
4. Place the strainer and bowl into the refrigerator and let sit for 6 - 8 hours.
5. Remove the strainer from the bowl and empty the now firm cheese spread into a bowl. Stir briefly.
6. Transfer into a serving dish and serve with crackers. Your guests will appreciate the low calories!
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Tips & Warnings

• Add sweet ingredients like chopped apricots for a sweet spread.
• Add hot peppers for a spicy spread
• Use in place of cream cheese.