Frozen yoghurt

• Cooking time 10 min
Frozen yoghurt

Frozen yoghurt is a great way to enjoy a tasty alternative to ice cream on hot days. This recipe is delicious as it is but it's also easy to vary with your favourite flavours.

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Ingredients

Milk
2½ dl
Yoghurt with vanilla
2½ dl
Vanilla pod
½
Caster sugar
¾ dl
Egg yolks
2

Instructions

  • Heat the milk with the vanilla pod in a saucepan and leave to cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until fluffy.
  • Pour in the milk while whisking. Pour back into the saucepan and heat to 82°C while stirring. Allow to cool to 40°C. Stir in the yoghurt.
  • Strain the mixture and let it cool completely.
  • Process the mixture in an ice cream machine or pour it into a mould and leave it in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
Enjoy!

Frozen yoghurt

How is frozen yoghurt different from ice cream?

The name gives it away: frozen yoghurt uses yoghurt as its base, while ice cream uses cream. While both are dairy products, frozen yoghurt is more tart and tangier in flavour.

Can I just freeze yoghurt to make frozen yoghurt?

Technically yes, but you'll end up with a hard, solid brick that is very likely not the consistency you were looking for. Thankfully, achieving that smooth, scoop-able, melt-in-your-mouth texture is a simple step away: add a sweetener (anything from honey to plain white sugar) to slow down the formation of ice crystals and help the yoghurt to retain a softer consistency even after freezing.

How long should you freeze yoghurt to make frozen yoghurt?

This largely depends on how big a batch you are making and how deep your container is. In general, reaching the right consistency can take anything from six hours to an overnight stay in the freezer.

What is the best yoghurt to freeze?

Any whole-milk yoghurt with a high fat content will work perfectly for frozen yoghurt. That's because the fats play an important role in preventing ice crystals from forming so the higher the fat content, the smoother and creamier your dessert will be.

How do you keep frozen yoghurt from turning icy?

Our first tip is to add a sweetener to help slow down the formation of ice crystals (anything from honey, sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup or even agave). Adding another creamy ingredient (like cream, mascarpone or even labneh) will have the same effect, while also resulting in a richer, more velvety and luxurious frozen yoghurt.

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A wonderful alternative to ice cream

Skipping the ice cream aisle and reaching for this recipe instead is no hardship. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or something sweet on a warm summer's day, this recipe is a delicious alternative to any other frozen dessert.

Different flavours of frozen yoghurt and toppings to try

This recipe's vanilla base makes it super versatile and you can add almost any flavour to the mix. The frozen raspberries can be swapped out for any other frozen fruit (our top picks are blueberries, mango cubes, sliced grapes, and pineapple chunks). Chopped nuts, especially pistachios, walnuts and almonds, are also a great addition and will add a welcome crunch and flavour to every bite.

Other ways to enjoy frozen yoghurt: popsicles and smoothies

Adding frozen yoghurt to your smoothie is a clever way of bulking up your breakfast. Create a larger batch and freeze as individual blocks using an ice tray. When you're ready to start, simply pop a few cubes into the blender, along with your other ingredients, and you're seconds away from a creamy, frosted breakfast-on-the-go.

For the kids (and let's be honest, the adults too), frozen yoghurt popsicles are a fun serving alternative. Using popsicle, or even spherical ice moulds, first add some crushed raspberries (or any other topping of your choice) to the bottom of the mould. Follow the same recipe but mix a sweetener into the yoghurt for a smoother, non-icy dessert. Now simply add a popsicle stick, freeze, and enjoy!

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