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Greek Yogurt Labneh

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Greek Yogurt Labneh Tom Scherlitz

Greek yogurt gets transformed into a bright fresh cheese in this Middle Eastern-style dish. Spread it onto toast with jam for breakfast, or serve as part of a cheese platter.

Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

2 cups plain 2% fat or whole Fage Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (or more) good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh herbs (such as tarragon, parsley, and chives)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Special Equipment

Cheesecloth
  1. Step 1

    Line a large sieve with cheesecloth; set over a medium deep bowl. Place yogurt in sieve. Gather edges of cheesecloth to cover yogurt. Place in refrigerator and let drain for 2-3 days.

    Step 2

    Gently squeeze out any excess liquid; discard liquid in bowl (yogurt will be very thick and resemble soft goat cheese). Roll yogurt into 3/4" balls. Place in an 8-ounce glass jar.

    Step 3

    Whisk oil, herbs, and lemon zest in a small bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over yogurt in jar. Cover; place in refrigerator and let marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 2 weeks.

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  • How long can you store it for to use it later ?

    • mishuparisah

    • Sydney

    • 5/26/2019

  • Labneh is so easy to make! I don't know about all that herb and oil, but just the base is great. I use it instead of cream cheese, and sub it for goat cheese as well.

    • carnix

    • Georgia

    • 8/27/2017

  • This was fantastic. Made according to recipe exactly, and served Christmas Eve with other hors devours. Family loved it, and bonus it was super easy.

    • morganmk

    • Georgia

    • 12/31/2016

  • I will make this over the weekend. I keep anchovies in oil (in the cute glass jar) in the fridge all the time. Five minutes or so on the counter, and they are good to go.

    • jimzmum

    • Illinois

    • 5/6/2014

  • Any experienced cook knows that marinades with a lot of oil solidify in the refrigerator. This does not affect the flavoring of the cheese. Once "done," you take it out of the refrigerator, it will return to liquid. This is a great dish.

    • de1princess

    • connecticut

    • 3/29/2014

  • The marinade will congeal in a 38 degree refrigerator.

    • enelra

    • 12/10/2012

  • All of the ingredients were at hand, the recipe was easy to assemble, and instructions were followed precisely including the 8 oz jar.. What a surprise to see after eight hours in a 38 degree refrigerator that the marinade had congealed. Also, for future reference, the 2 cups 2% Fage Greek yogurt could easily fill a 12 oz container.

    • enelra

    • 12/10/2012

  • I know this is against the rules, but what could be bad about this. I will be preparing this (have all the ingredients) so that it will be ready for my leftover lunch and and "morning after" breakfast. Don't kill me, but anyone who has been cooking for years knows that this is a great recipe! Yes, I will make this often.

    • Anonymous

    • Merion, PA

    • 11/22/2012

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