Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Labneh is a spread that's similar to cream cheese in many ways, but is made in a different manner. It has the same texture, but with a nicer flavour and creaminess, which is why it's the most popular spread in the middle east.
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0:00 What is Labneh
0:50 The basics of Labneh
2:50 Aged Labneh technique
3:46 Forming Labneh balls
6:40 Making creamy spreadable labneh
7:04 Serving suggestions
7:27 Coconut Labneh
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For 600g of creamy labneh:
1kg Yoghurt (live dairy yoghurt)
3/4 Tsp salt

For 400g of Labneh balls:
1kg Yoghurt (live dairy yoghurt)
3/4 Tsp salt
Vegetable Oil
Spices

Coconut Labneh:
1 kg coconut yoghurt
1 Tsp salt