You know those days when it’s truly too hot to even eat a cookie but you still want dessert…. Homemade Frozen Yogurt is the answer!!
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Why I Love This Recipe
LA had a few of those days mentioned above in the last few weeks and it’s only early July. I’m semi-terrified for what the rest of summer looks like but we are lucky to have a pool and I am the recent owner of an ice cream machine so we are sitting pretty for the next few months. I'll be on a homemade ice cream kick for the foreseeable future.
Did you know Homemade Frozen Yogurt is only 2 ingredients!! TWO. How insane is that. It’s a great quality yogurt and honey. That’s it. If I had known it was this easy to make it at home as a child, I could have saved my parents a lot of time driving to and from the fro-yo shop down the street in our community lol.
This Homemade Frozen Yogurt needs to go on your summer bucket list. It’s absolutely not to be missed. I snagged myself a commercial ice cream maker recently because you don’t have to chill the insert which means you don’t have to prep ahead. If the craving for fro-yo strikes, we’re less than 30 minutes away from a homemade treat.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Full Fat Greek Yogurt
- Honey
- Toppings such as store bought baklava, preserved cherries or strawberries in syrup, Cookies and Cream Cookies, Strawberries and Blueberries, Olive Oil and Sea Salt, etc.
How to Make
- Whisk together the Greek Yogurt and the honey until smooth.
- Pour the Homemade Frozen Yogurt mixture into the ice cream machine and process according to your machine’s directions. Once done, remove and transfer to a freezer safe container. Or, scoop and serve as needed.
- Serve with any desired toppings.
Tips & Tricks
If you don’t have an ice cream maker - you can pour the frozen yogurt mixture into a ziptop bag, squeeze out all air, and seal. Freeze, lying flat, until solid. Remove from freezer and break into chunks small enough to fit into the bowl of your food processor or a high-powered blender. Pulse until completely smooth. If adding mix-ins, either fold them in or pulse until desired consistency is reached, then pour into an airtight container. Cover and freeze until ready to serve.
FAQ's
What ingredients do I need to make homemade frozen yogurt?
The basic ingredients are yogurt, sweetener (like sugar or honey), and flavorings (such as fruit, vanilla extract, or cocoa powder).
What type of yogurt should I use for Homemade Frozen Yogurt?
For the best results use full fat Greek, or full fat flavored Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is often preferred for its thicker texture and higher protein content.
Do I need an ice cream maker to make frozen yogurt?
While an ice cream maker can help achieve a smoother texture, you can make frozen yogurt without one by periodically stirring the mixture as it freezes. See above for directions.
How long does it take to make frozen yogurt?
If using an ice cream maker, it usually takes about 20-30 minutes to churn. Without an ice cream maker, the freezing process can take 4-6 hours, with stirring every 30 minutes.
Can I add mix-ins like fruit or chocolate chips?
Yes, you can add mix-ins. It's best to fold them in towards the end of the churning process or after the yogurt has partially frozen to distribute them evenly.
How do I store homemade frozen yogurt?
Store it in an airtight container in the freezer. For best texture, consume within a week. Allow it to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Full Fat Greek Yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
Toppings
- honey
- store bought baklava
- preserved cherries in syrup
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek Yogurt and the honey until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream machine and process according to your machine’s directions. Once done, remove and transfer to a freezer safe container. Or, scoop and serve as needed.
- Serve with any desired toppings.
I made this recipe using non fat Greek yogurt. I had bought this by accident,I added a cup of heavy cream to add fat. It was super creamy And delicious when I test tasted it. Then it became
Really hard in the freezer. When I was ready to eat it I microwaved it 20 seconds and it was Very
Good. I used a cusinart ice cream maker it took about twenty minutes of mixing.
What a delightful device !
Hi! What brand of yogurt did you use? I just left Greece and the yogurt there was perfection, I’m going to have to source something as good as I can find!
get the best quality yogurt you can find! I get one from the farmers market that I absolutely love but it's not distributed on a national level
I used this recipe with a whynter ice cream maker. Although it came out beautiful initially, after freezing it overnight it was so hard and impossible to scoop even after leaving it on our counter at 80 degrees for about 20 minutes. I recommend making it and enjoying immediately!
I had the same problem. It was so good though. I’m thinking about making it in an ice cream maker, then putting it in popsicle molds,
I made an Eton Mess version with raspberries and small pieces of vanilla meringue. So good.
I think the less fat, the more icy it gets. The same with ice cream. We've found adding 1-2 tsps of alcohol (like vodka or brandy) helps keep it from freezing as hard and getting as icy.
Delicious with a little vanilla bean paste (or extract) added too!
Would this work with non-fat yogurt?
Yes
Can you use fat free Greek yogurt, or does it need to be full fat?
fat free would work I think!
Hey! Mine got pretty darn icy - any tips?
what kind of ice cream maker?
I was looking for an easy recipe this weekend and I think frozen yogurt would be a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Two ingredients!!! I am so excited for this!!!