Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

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Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt is a lighter, tangier alternative to ice cream, made from whole-milk yogurt, milk and a little cream. The corn syrup keeps it scoopable. Makes 1 quart in about 4 hr 35 min.
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Cooling 4 hr
Total 4 hr 35 min
Servings 6
Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (500 g)whole-milk plain yogurt, cold
  • ½ cup (120 ml)whole milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml)heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup (120 g)granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml)light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp (10 ml)lemon juice
  • 1 pinchsalt

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Instructions

  1. Warm the milk with the sugar and corn syrup in a small pot until the sugar dissolves, then chill the mixture completely.
  2. Whisk the chilled mixture into the yogurt with the cream, vanilla, lemon juice and salt until smooth.
  3. Chill the base 2 hours or overnight until very cold.
  4. Churn in an ice cream maker for 20 to 25 minutes until it has the texture of soft serve.
  5. Freeze 2 hours in a covered container for scoopable frozen yogurt, or serve soft right away.

Tips

  • Use thick, plain, full-fat yogurt.
  • Chill the base thoroughly for smooth texture.
  • Good with fresh toppings.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla frozen yogurt?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 1 quart (6 servings).

How should I store vanilla frozen yogurt?

Freeze up to 2 weeks; soften 5 minutes before scooping.

Can I make vanilla frozen yogurt ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with fresh toppings.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

230 Calories / serving
10.6g Fat
31.1g Carbs
4.1g Protein
27.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1380 cal · 64g fat · 187g carbs · 25g protein · 166g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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