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Instant Pot Yogurt Made Easy: Expert Secrets to Creamy Perfection


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  • Author: Lilly
  • Total Time: 12 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, tangy, and budget-friendly, this Instant Pot Yogurt is easy to make and endlessly customizable. A great way to enjoy homemade yogurt with full control over the ingredients.


Ingredients

ยฝ gallon whole milk (preferably not ultra-pasteurized)

2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (as a starter)


Instructions

1. Pour the milk into the Instant Pot and press โ€œYogurtโ€ until it reads โ€œBOILโ€. Let it heat.

2. Cool the milk to 110ยฐF using a water bath or by letting it rest at room temperature.

3. In a small bowl, whisk one cup of the cooled milk with the yogurt starter.

4. Pour the mixture back into the pot and stir gently to combine.

5. Close the lid (no need to seal). Press โ€œYogurtโ€ again and set the time to 8โ€“12 hours.

6. Once complete, transfer the yogurt to jars and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use whole milk for the creamiest texture.

Save a few tablespoons of yogurt to use as a starter for your next batch.

Flavor your yogurt after incubation and chilling.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg