Favorite Homemade Plain Yogurt (Instant Pot) + 3 Ways to Serve It
Plain yogurt made right in the Instant Pot will win you over at the first bite! It's delicious and easy to make, just takes some time.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon milk 2%
- 3 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt with active cultures
Instructions
- Pour gallon of milk into the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Close lid and lock in place. Pressure valve can be set to either venting or sealing.
- Press the Yogurt button repeatedly until the instant pot says boil. Allow milk to boil for 1 hour at which time the instant pot should beep and state "yogt." Measure the temperature and it should be at least 180℉ up to 200℉. If it is not, press the saute button until it reaches 180℉.
- Meanwhile, make an ice bath in the sink and then place the inner pot into the ice bath until it reaches 110℉. This takes about 15-20minutes. With a spoon, remove the "skin" that forms on the top. Add the 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt and whisk in to the milk.
- Place the inner pot back in to the Instant Pot, press the yogurt button again and set time to 7 hours.
- When the time is up, place cheesecloth over a strainer and set over the top of a large bowl. Let liquid be drained out in the fridge overnight to separate the whey from the yogurt.
- Whisk the yogurt until creamy. Place greek yogurt in sealable container and store in the fridge up to two weeks.
- Serve with the following toppings 1) pomegranate arils 2) crushed walnuts and dark chocolate 3) banana slices and sprinkle of cinnamon and drizzle of honey. Enjoy!!