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Yogurt Cheese Butterflies

Have you tried making yogurt cheese yet?  Basically it's just draining the extra water out of yogurt until it's more thick like a cream cheese consistency.

It's a fabulous substitute to all things creamy.  We mostly use it as a sandwich spread (as you would with cream cheese), but it can also be used as a high protein, low-fat substitute for mayo, sour cream, dips, or you know what would be good... mixing some with peanut butter for a creamy spread.  MMM, If you could see me now, you would see me drooling.

DSC_2751Here is the super easy method:

  • Scoop plain yogurt into cheese cloth (double layered), over a colander, over a bowl. My only colander is super huge, so I used the steam basket from my rice cooker.
  • Put in fridge till desired consistency (the longer in the fridge, the thicker it will get)  But generally overnight at least!

 DSC_2737 Can't find cheesecloth?  I had been to several grocery stores and they either "were all out" or didn't carry it, or I couldn't figure out which aisle they would keep it.  I finally found some at Bed Bath and Beyond if anyone is looking.

This time we spread it on bagels.  Plain is good, but I had some strawberries, so we mixed them in.

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Arranging it to look like a butterfly is always a fun way for breakfast or a snack for some kids..  My kids think they are too old for butterfly bagels..  When did that happen??

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Comments

05/25/2010 10:30am
You have such good ideas! I haven't tried it, but Greek yogurt might be thick enough to use as a spread and you wouldn't have to drain the water off.
05/25/2010 11:12am
I think you are right! A little pricier though.
05/25/2010 2:44pm
What a wonderful bog - such fun and healthy stuff! May we list you on our blogroll?
Susan
05/25/2010 5:04pm
Love the butterfly bagels! Cute.
05/25/2010 8:08pm
I love this! I already make my own yogurt, so this would be a fun thing to do too. I just need to stop by Bed Beth and Beyond now for that cheese cloth! This would make for another fun breakfast idea...thanks :)
jamie
05/26/2010 6:18am
I've actually used a double layer of paper towels instead of cheesecloth. It works great. (Just don't use the super cheap kind) I've heard people use coffee filters too. Cheaper than cheesecloth and you don't have to make a special trip to buy it!
jamie
05/26/2010 6:19am
Oh...and I've even used yogurt cheese to make cheesecake. 8)
05/26/2010 8:32am
MMM. that sounds good! I love cheesecake!
Shawn
05/26/2010 3:16pm
This water that you speak of is called whey. It's full of probiotics (if you get yogurt with live active cultures) and you can drink it or use it for cultured vegetables like sauerkraut or kim chi! Fresh sauerkraut is amazing! Canned... Not so much.
05/26/2010 7:55pm
LOVE this!!
05/30/2010 7:47am
We've been talking about butterflies and caterpillars at our house lately - this will be a great treat to try for us :-) thanks!
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