Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Yogurt Cheese – Part 2

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appetizer, cheese, DIY, food, herb, homemade, lemon, yogurt

Many of you may remember my previous post Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Cheese.  I was pretty excited to see the results, especially in light of my friend David’s fantastic cheese.

The results are in! And it was a success…

Though there will be some future changes. Finished cheese on a bagel chip….

Texture- The texture was creamy and smooth, just like I expected it to be. I let the cheese drain for 3 days. That was the longest I thought it needed to work. But after the cheese sat in a container for a day, a surprising amount of liquid had seeped out. Next time, I will either allow it to sit longer or I will use a sieve instead of a strainer to hold my cheese.

Flavor- The flavor is garlicy, lemon-y and herb-y. Maybe a bit too garlicy. I had hoped for a more subtle garlic flavor. Instead, it tasted a bit raw. Next time, I intend to roast a head of garlic and mash a few cloves into a paste. The thyme and lemon were right on. I have recently become obsessed with lemon zest, which I love in this cheese.

Overall, I will certainly make this again. My in-laws like it very much when they came to visit. It would also make a nice appetizer for work functions, for presents, for appetizers.

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Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Yogurt Cheese – Part 1

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appetizer, cheese, DIY, food, herb, homemade, lemon, yogurt

I am so excited to finally taste the final product of this two part recipe. The ingredients list and the pre-taste indicates that it is going to be superb. My friend David made something very similar to this a few months ago. Since then, I have been searching for a recipe to recreate his masterpiece. I stumbled across a fantastic food blog called Scrumptious, an African food blog written by Jane-Anne Hobbs Rayner from Cape Town. Not only does Jane-Anne have this cheese recipe, she also posts such beauties as Lemony Green Beans with Frizzled Prosciutto, Fried Breadcrumbs and Aioli, and Buttermilk Cheesecake with a Strawberry Topping.You really should check it out. The recipes are fresh, the ingredients are accessible, and the photography is stunning. I have perused her blog for several hours and found many recipes I can’t wait to try. Have a look yourself, won’t you?

Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Yogurt Cheese

1 (32 oz) container full-cream natural Greek yogurt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated
Small sprig rosemary, finely chopped
Sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped and lightly bruised
1 tsp salt

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cream, lemon zest and juice, garlic, fresh herbs and salt. Place a piece of cheesecloth or muslin (or a fine clean tea towel or napkin) in a sieve and place it over a bowl.

Place the yogurt combination on top of the cloth. Refrigerate for two or three days, until the yogurt reaches the creamy consistency you desire.

Come back in a few days to see The Results- Part 2!