Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese

November 16, 2018
by Gary Huber

This can be used under a spicy jelly like Boone County Organic’s Aronia Peach Habanero or Clear Creek Orchard’s Mango Habanero, Raspberry jalapeno or any of their spicy flavors. This is also great as the base for a layered dip with salsa, beans & cheese.

 

 

Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1.5 to 2 times as much yogurt as the amount of cream cheese required for the recipe.
Instructions
  1. Line a fine mesh strainer with multiple layers of cheesecloth.
  2. Pour in approximately 1.5 to 2 times as much yogurt as the amount of cream cheese required for the recipe.
  3. Cover and let the whey strain out until it reaches the consistency of cream cheese. This can take up to 24 hours.
  4. Chill and use in most of your recipes requiring cream cheese. This can be used under a spicy jelly like Boone County Organic’s Aronia Peach Habanero or Clear Creek Orchard’s Mango Habanero, Raspberry jalapeno or any of their spicy flavors. This is also great as the base for a layered dip with salsa, beans & cheese.