Yogurt Cheese may be made simply by draining the whey out of you yogurt.
All that is needed is to make your yogurt and drain it through butter muslin for 3-5 hours.
This is one time where you may can older yogurt, it will be thicker and a bit more tart, which is good for this type of Middle Eastern cheese.
This is often served with olive oil, olives and pita bread which compliment its piquant flavor.