How to Make Hardened Yogurt Raisins

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your equipment and ingredients.

   You will need a large bowl, sieve or colander and a clean, fine-weave, linen or fine cotton dishcloth or cheesecloth and 1 quart (approx 950mls) of yogurt.
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   Step 2: Line the sieve with the dishcloth or cheesecloth and place over the bowl.

   Fill the sieve with the yogurt and cover with cling film.
   
   Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
   
   The whey will drain out of the yogurt into the bowl, leaving a thick, rich yoghurt cheese. ,,, Be sure to cover the steamer with the lid, while steaming. ,, Add the powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is thick and creamy.
   
   You may use an electric mixer to make this easier. ,, Coat well. ,,,, Place the yogurt raisins on your favorite platter dish and serve.
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   Step 3: Fill the bottom of a double boiler with boiling water.

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   Step 4: Place steamer basket atop the boiling water on the stove.

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   Step 5: Allow raisins to steam in the steamer for 5 minutes.

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   Step 6: Mix the yogurt and butter in a saucepan and cook over low heat until combined.

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   Step 7: Remove from burner.

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   Step 8: Add the vanilla extract to the mixture

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   Step 9: if using.

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    Step 10: Drop the raisins into the sugar

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    Step 11: cream cheese and butter mixture.

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    Step 12: Use a teaspoon to drop the yogurt raisins onto waxed paper.

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    Step 13: Let raisins cool and dry for several hours.

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    Step 14: Repeat dropping the raisins into the mixture to double-coat them—if you want a thicker coat of yogurt on your raisins or for deeper

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    Step 15: sweeter taste.

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    Step 16: Finish up the recipe.

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