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

Comments

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 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