Labneh Wa Za'Atar (Spiced Yogurt Cheese) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups yogurt
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt (according to your taste)

Preparation

Pour 2 cups of yogurt into a white flour sack towel or a few layers of cheese cloth, and squeeze out the whey until you cannot squeeze out any more.
Place in a strainer over a bowl and refrigerate for about 24 hours squeezing out the whey every six hours or so until it forms a ball and is the consistency of cream cheese.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan just until they turn golden; remove from heat.
Mix together the za'atar spices and toasted sesame seeds in a shallow bowl.
Divide the cheese into 3 sections and roll each into a ball.
Roll cheese balls one by one in the spices.
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy!