# Homemade Labneh Cheese Balls

Homemade labneh cheese balls are a tangy and creamy Middle Eastern cheese made with plain yogurt.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- plain yogurt
- dash salt
- za'atar spice mix
- tbsp paprika
- tbsp sumac
- tbsp red chili flakes
- olive oil
- drizzle honey

## Instructions

1. Combine the yogurt and a dash of salt, then mix together.
2. Line a fine mesh strainer with paper towels.
3. Pour in the yogurt, cover it with more paper towels and a heavy plate.
4. Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of days.
5. Roll the cheese into balls.
6. Roll one portion of cheese in za'atar.
7. Roll another portion of cheese in a smoky and spicy mix of paprika, sumac and crushed red chili flakes.
8. Leave one portion of cheese plain.
9. Fill each jar to the top with good quality cold-pressed olive oil.
10. Seal the jars and store in the fridge.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- fine mesh strainer
- paper towels
- heavy plate
- mini ice cream scoop or teaspoon
- jars

## Tips

- Enjoy on toast, with herbs, or alongside your favorite dishes!
- These will keep for up to 1 month.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AaJj3BrRT/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/76d295eb-b922-480d-a0fc-640c750a6a64
- Extracted: 2025-06-12

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