Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese

Name: Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese
Prep time: 1440 min
Total time: 1440 min
Yield: 1 batch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g greek yogurt; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 1/4 tsp salt

condiment · American

Credit: Matt West

Thick, creamy strained greek yogurt that spreads like cream cheese and can be served sweet or savory.

Added May 18, 2026

PrepPrep time

1440 min

ServingsServings

1 batch

Ingredients

1× yields 1 batch

500 g greek yogurt

2 tsp lemon juice

1 1/4 tsp salt

Notes

Serve it like cream cheese on bagels, or flavor it with chives, onion, honey, olive oil, or extra lemon juice. Hands-on time is very short; most of the time is passive straining in the fridge. Store covered in the refrigerator once strained.

Preparation

In a bowl, mix , , and until well combined.

Line a sieve or strainer with cheesecloth, a clean kitchen towel, or paper towel and set it over a bowl. Spoon in the yogurt mixture and gently weigh it down with a bowl or mug.

Refrigerate for 24 hours, until very thick and creamy.

Unwrap the strained yogurt, press it lightly for extra thickness, and shape or serve as desired.