How to Make Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese

ingredients you need to make it:

32 oz Greek yogurt That's seriously it! The best part about this "recipe" is that you really only need one ingredient & an easy at-home straining set up to make it.

This method for how to make Greek yogurt cream cheese couldn't be simpler. Plus it's naturally... high protein gluten-free refined sugar-free It's perfect to spread on toast or bagels. And you can make tons of flavor variations (see more ideas at the end).

reasons to love this cream cheese:

Set up your strainer inside a dish (that's deep enough to catch the drained liquid).

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Layer cheesecloth in the strainer, making sure it covers the holes in your strainer.

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Add your Greek yogurt, then fold over the corners of the cheesecloth to cover.

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Place a heavy can or jar on top of the folded cheesecloth.

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Place entire dish into the fridge & let strain for 2-3 days. Discard the liquid daily as needed.

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Once it's firmed up & drained, you're ready to spread it on bagels, toast or anything you like!

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easy flavor twists worth trying:

Cinnamon Honey: Add in a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Strawberry: Swirl in some jam or preserves. Garlic-Herb: Add minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and a little olive oil. PS - see the full blog post for even more ideas.

ways to use it:

Obviously it's great on bagels but it's delicious on bread, English muffins, and avocado toast too. Use it as a dip for crackers, pretzels, or veggies. Or even use it as a spread for veggie or chicken wraps. Bake a swirl of it into fruity pastries, muffins or even a savory lasagna!

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