Lemon zest labneh with
rhubarb & rose water


Labneh is yoghurt that has been strained to remove excess whey so it super thick and creamy and often used as a fresh cheese. Most often used for savoury applications, we think it’s delicious with sweet yoghurts too. Serve this as an elegant dessert or game changing breakfast.

  • 1 x 380g tub Clevedon Buffalo Co Lemon zest yoghurt

  • 1 bunch rhubarb (approx 400g)

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 teaspoons rose water

  • ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped

  • handful of mint leaves


Line a fine sieve with a piece of cheesecloth and rest on a bowl. Pour in the yoghurt and strain overnight in the fridge.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.  

Cut the rhubarb into 5cm lengths and put in a single layer in a lipped baking dish. Sprinkle with the honey and ½ cup water and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the rhubarb is just cooked through but still holding its shape. Sprinkle with the rose water.

To serve; smear some of the lemon labneh into each bowl and top with the rhubarb (either warm from the oven or room temp), drizzle over pan juices and top with the pistachios and mint leaves.

Serves 4 / prep time 15 minutes plus overnight straining / cook time 10 minutes