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Making Greek Yoghurt

vivaladiva
vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
DD reminded me a couple of minutes ago that she needs Greek Yoghurt for school tomorrow. (Tesco delivered yesterday!) I have natural yoghurt - can I make it into Greek Yoghurt?
I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
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  • moo_moo
    moo_moo Posts: 25 Forumite
    Hi
    I dont think you can. It is much thicker than natural yogert. What is she making?
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  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
    It is some sort of tart with a moussey type filling (DD's words). They are going to use gelatine to set it - I remembered that!
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • stargirl73
    stargirl73 Posts: 133 Forumite
    If you have a very fine sieve you can let it drip through it and you'll end up with a very thick Greeky type yoghurt - but not very much of it - depends on how much she needs.

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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    If they are going to set it with gelatine, it won't matter how thick it is. But, draining through the toe part of some old tights overnight will thicken it up.
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,600 Forumite
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    I thought Greek yoghurt was made with added cream or is that not so?
  • tryhard_2
    tryhard_2 Posts: 348 Forumite
    yes, do as toxic lemon says - i have done it before; messy but works
    TH
  • vivaladiva
    vivaladiva Posts: 2,425 Forumite
    Thank you everyone for your replies. As time was pressing and I was a bit concerned about how much I would end up with, I ended up going to Tesco, buying some and dropping it off at school for her (14 mile round trip:mad: ).
    Will definitely have a go at straining some natural yogurt soon - you can't beat a bit of knowledge and practice for these little emergancies!
    I have plenty of willpower - it's won't power I need.
  • sandy2_2
    sandy2_2 Posts: 1,931 Forumite
    Will someone tell me how to make that nice thick Greek yoghourt please
    Thanx
  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,269 Forumite
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    The easiest way is to strain ordainary yoghurt, but not overnight or you will have curd cheese!
    Line a sieve or colander wit muslin, cheesecloth or j cloth. Pour in plain yoghurt and leave for a couple of hours.
  • turkolina
    turkolina Posts: 105 Forumite
    Anyone have a recipe for this please?:confused:

    thx
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