Thick, creamy, smooth and silky greek yogurt make the best savory dips, yogurt fruit dips, and cream cheese frostings. For best results, make homemade yogurt in the best yogurt machine on the planet by Luvelle {my opinion}. Then for extra thick greek yogurt, pile it onto thick, luxurious, organic cheesecloth to drain away all the excess whey. 

The result is extra creamy, extra thick, and extra spreadable yogurt. 

What is Thick Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a really thick yogurt that is more tart than regular yogurt. It’s thickened by draining or dripping out the excess whey. 

I make all my own yogurt so it’s packed with powerful beneficial bacteria and has as little lactose as possible. It’s great for your gut and tastes delicious!

Why You’ll Love Thick Greek Yogurt

Thick and creamy mouthfeel with a silky smooth finish. 

Tart taste that your body will love.

Versatile for recipes, it can be used as a replacement in many recipes.

Used as a base for cream cheese type frostings, savory dips, and sweet fruit dips.

How to Make Thick Greek Yogurt

First, I make homemade yogurt in my new favorite yogurt machine, the Luvelle. Then after I refrigerate it for 8 hours, I drain off the excess whey. 

If you’re just eating the yogurt in smoothies, a smoothie bowl, or just plain in all it’s homemade glory. The yogurt minus the straining is delicious and perfect. 

But, if you want an even thicker yogurt to use for other types of recipes, then straining off the why will give you an extra thick yogurt. 

The yogurt can become as thick as cream cheese. 

Straining off the excess whey is done by piling the yogurt into a fine mesh strainer that is lined with cheesecloth. 

I then place the greek yogurt filled mesh strainer in the fridge over a larger bowl, with a lid or a plate over it to protect it while it drips away. 

Tips for Making the Best Thick Greek Yogurt

Use half and half to make the greek yogurt. It will create a really thick yogurt to use as your base.

Make sure to use the highest quality ingredients you can afford. 

Drip it long enough to make it as thick as you want your end result to be. If you want to make cream cheese frosting, then drip the greek yogurt until it is as thick as the cream cheese. 

If you plan on adding a lot of honey, then make sure it’s extra thick. That way it will stay thick when you’re frosting your cake or cupcakes. 

How to Store Thick Greek Yogurt 

Store the thick greek yogurt in an airtight container for up to two weeks. 

I do store thick greek yogurt in the freezer in the form of Yogurt Bark or Protein Frozen Yogurt Bars. 

I’ve never tried storing just the greek yogurt and using it again. 

Typically I make a frozen yogurt dessert and freeze that for a week. They don’t last much longer in my family!

Recommended Tools for Thick Greek Yogurt

Luvelle Yogurt Maker

Fine Mesh Strainer

Organic Cheesecloth

Large Mixing Bowl