Yogurt Recipe for an Instant Pot
I always get funny looks when I tell people yogurt is my favorite thing to make in the Instant Pot.
Yogurt is so versatile. You can eat it with granola for breakfast, as a snack, and add some fruits and honey to make it a dessert.
If you can access an outlet for several hours, this is a no-think recipe. Simply mix a pre-made yogurt with live cultures with a small amount of milk, then add it to the remaining milk and push the yogurt button. Wait eight hours, and BOOM! It’s ready to eat.
Other Things to Note About Making Yogurt
- In researching this post, I realized there are two different methods. There is the cold, quick-start method I am giving you and a boil method. The boil method can be used on other types of milk. It might be a fun adventure for another time, but you’re getting the tried-and-true method I’ve been using for years.
- Also, once the recipe is finished, I like putting it through a strainer. I have two of the ones I linked because they are a bit small; however, I find they work well in smaller spaces (like coolers when traveling).
- You can use the liquid part in smoothies and anything that calls for yogurt; the more solid part for eating.
- My favorite toppers are honey, fruit, fruit puree, and granola. If you are an adventurous soul and want to do something different with your yogurt, let me know!
Yogurt Recipe for an Instant Pot
This tried-and-true method of making cold-start yogurt will have you making fewer trips to the store and more trips to your fridge or cooler.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. live culture yogurt
- 1/2 gallon milk
Instructions
- Combine 1 tbsp. Live culture yogurt with 1/4 cup milk and stir well.
- Pour the remaining milk into the Instant Pot bowl, which sits inside the pot.
- Combine the two, giving it a good stir. Put the lid on the instant pot.
- Push the yogurt button. It will say on, beep, and then say 00. Let sit for eight hours.
- Open the lid and enjoy your yogurt
Notes
Optional: I like a thicker yogurt, so I strain it through a yogurt strainer. You can also use cheesecloth and a bowl.
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