# Homemade Cream Cheese

A simple recipe to transform Greek yogurt into thick cream cheese overnight with just a few ingredients.

- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 425 g whole milk Greek yogurt
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- honey

## Instructions

1. Mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl until fully combined.
2. Place the mixture into a strainer lined with paper towels or cheese cloth and wrap it tightly.
3. Add some weight on top and place it in the fridge overnight to let the excess liquid drain out.
4. The next day, unwrap it and you’ll be left with a thick homemade cream cheese consistency.
5. Top with a little honey if you want some sweetness and enjoy!

## Equipment

- bowl
- strainer
- paper towels or cheese cloth

## Tips

- Adding honey on top for additional sweetness brings it all together.
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## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBjFjEL2/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9ba0a4c6-1ab0-4fbb-be62-0838d802443e
- Extracted: 2026-05-27

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