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Yogurt to Cheese

 

Did you know that if you add a bit of salt to yogurt (I used organic greek plain yogurt for this), and drain the whey out with cheese cloth (over night or for 2 days), it turns into a creamy cheese?  Sort of a bad photo, but that is what is left in the cheesecloth after it has drained out the whey.

I discovered this with a new recipe to try, that is in a library book I borrowed.  Delicous and easy.  I can then add whatever seasonings or ingredients for each recipe that uses it.

I can't believe, in all my cheese making years, I did not know this.

Enjoy!  We are busy, busy, busy this time of year.

Yogurt to Cheese © June 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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Betsy said…
My Grandma used to make her own cottage cheese. I have no idea how although I remember her making it once while I was visiting. It was SO good. Much better than store bought.
Blessings,
Betsy
June 3, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Jo-Anne's Ramblings Aussie Jo said…
All I know about yogurt is that some I like and some I don't and didn't know about the cheese but I have never made cheese
June 3, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Betsy, I have never made cottage cheese, but when we had dairy goats here, I made white cheese, ricotta and cream cheese, and they were so much better than store bought too.
June 4, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Jo-Anne's Ramblings, I used to make my own plain yogurt using my dehydrator. I may start doing that again, but this way of making a creamy cheese was so easy and delicous.
June 4, 2024 at 6:13 AM
🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said…
Is it like a ricotta? Looks good.
June 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Debby, it has a cream cheese texture, but a creamy taste.
June 6, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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