Homemade Frozen Yogurt Recipe (No Machine) (2024)

FAQs

Can I just freeze yogurt to make frozen yogurt? ›

Can you freeze yogurt and eat it like ice cream? Yes and no. Just like ice cream, it needs to be mixed during the freezing process. If you just put the container in the freezer, it will form ice crystals and won't have the smooth and creamy texture you're hoping for.

Frozen yogurts vary but are generally made from yogurt, additional cultured milk, sweeteners, and sometimes other dairy derivatives. Contrary to popular belief, regular yogurt's probiotic benefits don't really carry over to frozen yogurt because the cultures are ruined during the freezing process.

Frozen yogurt consists of milk solids, a sweetener, milk fat, yogurt culture (commonly Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus), plus flavorings and sometimes coloring (natural or artificial).

You can absolutely serve the strawberry Greek yogurt immediately in glasses as a milk shake or a smoothie. But to serve it as a frozen yogurt treat, you do need to freeze it for at least 6 hours until it hardens. Take it out of the freezer and allow it to sit for a few minutes so it is easier to scoop and serve.

Yes, though it would not have the exact texture as frozen yogurt that you buy, or ice cream. For me, I wanted to make a healthy dessert and alternative, so I got some no fat Greek yogurt, mixed it with some stevia and vanilla, and put it in the freezer.

Making your own yogurt is way cheaper than buying yogurt at the store. It's easy to calculate the savings, because one litre of milk makes a 750-g tub of yogurt (plus some). I used to spend $6.99 on a container of organic yogurt, but one litre of organic milk only costs me $2.60.

Oven. The pilot light in a gas oven may add enough warmth to culture yogurt that requires heat. In an electric oven, a candle or the oven light may keep the environment warm enough to culture thermophilic yogurt. Before trying this method, be sure to test the oven temperature with a jar of water and thermometer.

Yes, you can freeze yogurt to eat like ice cream. Note that the texture may be firmer compared to store-bought frozen yogurt or ice cream, but it still makes a refreshing and healthy snack. How long does yogurt last if I freeze it? Yogurt lasts for one to two months in the freezer.

Yes, you can substitute plain yogurt for frozen yogurt in a smoothie recipe. However, keep in mind that using plain yogurt will result in a smoothie that is slightly less thick and creamy than if you were to use frozen yogurt.

Is frozen yogurt basically ice cream? ›

What is the difference between frozen yogurt and ice cream? Both recipes call for dairy and sugar. The dairy in ice cream comes from cream, while frozen yogurt uses cultured milk. The result is that ice cream tends to have a higher fat content, while frozen yogurt contains more sugar to hide its tangier taste.

Real frozen yogurt is expensive to make. It requires full fat milk, yogurt culture, and real fruit to prepare, as well as natural thickeners depending on the freezing point for what has been added. For example, chocolate frozen yogurt is much harder to freeze than other flavors.

Because of the yogurt base, froyo is considered a healthier and lower-fat dessert than ice cream. Generally, this food will have between 0.5% and 3% milk fat. However, frozen yogurt does not fall under the Code of Federal Regulations created by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

In the study, the following stabilizers were used: starch in the amount of 1.5% by weight of the raw material, starch in the amount of 2% + yolk in the amount of 1.8% of the weight of the raw material; gelatin in an amount of 1.5% by weight of raw materials; pectin in an amount of 1.5% by weight of raw materials.

Fresh yoghurt freezes remarkably well for up to two months. Upon thawing, the texture may change slightly and appear to be more liquid or grainy than it originally was. A simple fix is to stir vigorously for 30 seconds before using to even out the texture.

There are several reasons for this recommendation. Firstly, freezing can cause the water in the yogurt to separate from the gel, resulting in a loss of texture. This can make the yogurt become grainy and watery once thawed.

In comparison to some dairy products that grainy after freezing (like sour cream or cottage cheese), Greek yogurt freezes beautifully. While it may appear to separate after thawing, simply stir it and it returns to its original texture. It works to eat fresh, or to use in cooked or baked recipes.