1-Ingredient Cream Cheese! EASY Probiotic-Rich Recipe

1-Ingredient Cream Cheese! EASY Probiotic-Rich Recipe

July 13, 2026 · 10 min

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Annette Reeder teaches how to make cream cheese and sour cream using just one ingredient: plain whole-fat yogurt.

Make Your Own Cream Cheese with Just One Ingredient You do not need a long list of ingredients to make fresh cream cheese or sour cream at home. In this episode, Annette shows how a single container of plain whole-fat yogurt can be transformed into both, helping you save money while building more confidence in the kitchen. One Ingredient, Two Kitchen Staples The process is simple. By straining plain, unsweetened whole-fat yogurt for about 12 hours, you create sour cream. Leave it to strain for up to 24 hours, and it becomes a rich, creamy homemade cream cheese. Separate the Curds and Whey Annette demonstrates two easy methods using cheesecloth or a yogurt strainer. As the whey drains away, the remaining curds naturally thicken into the consistency you want without any cooking or complicated equipment. Keep the Probiotics Alive Unlike many processed products, homemade yogurt cheese keeps its beneficial probiotics because it is never heated. You can enjoy it plain or flavor it with herbs, garlic, green onions, cinnamon, or vanilla for sweet or savory recipes. Build Confidence in the Kitchen This simple recipe is about more than making cream cheese. It is about learning practical…

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