Yogurt Cheese and I found a large plain yogurt in my fridge, 5 months old.

kendall

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It still looks good...still smells good, think it's any good? Who else makes yogurt cheese and uses it for a sour cream substitute?

 
LEMON CHEESECAKE w/yogurt cheese

LEMON CHEESECAKE - Rich and delicious!
From NOT JUST CHEESECAKE

2 cups nonfat yogurt cheese
7 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 egg whites, lightly beaten (or 1 egg and 2 whites)
1 lemon, juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, or 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract


Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 7-inch springform or 8-inch piepan.


Combine yogurt cheese, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla, mixing gently with a fork or wire whisk until well bended. Stir in the eggs.

Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until the center is set, 20 to 25 minutes (piepan) or 55 minutes (springform). Cool slightly and refrigerate, uncovered, for 24 hours.

Serves 8.

1 slice: Calories 100, Protein 6 gm, Carbohydrates 18 gm, Fat less than 1 gm, Cholesterol 0, Calcium 143 mg, Sodium 65 mg.

7 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 egg whites, lightly beaten (or 1 egg and 2 whites)
1 lemon, juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, or 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract



 
SPINACH DIP

SPINACH DIP
From NOT JUST CHEESECAKE

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups nonfat yogurt cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Drain spinach, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Chop finely. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

1/4 cup: Calories 35, Protein 4 gm, Carbohydrates 5 grams, Fat less than 1 gram, Cholesterol 0, Calcium 138 mg, Sodium 51 mg

 
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