Recipes
Frozen Yogurt Recipes
History of Yogurt
Though yogurt is said to have originated in the Middle East about 10,000 BC, and frozen desserts have been around for 2,000 years, it wasn’t until the 1970s that frozen yogurt became part of the dessert scene. Frozen yogurt was introduced as a healthier alternative to ice cream. But back then it wasn’t much of a palate pleaser. Many complained that it tasted too tart, too much like yogurt. Later in the 1980’s it made a comeback with a reformulated, refined version that tasted more like ice cream, with a wide variety of flavors.
Tart Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Tart, lightly sweet, and healthy
Makes 1 quart
3 cups Greek-style yogurt
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine yogurt, sugar, and vanilla in medium bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Process in ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer yogurt into a container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Optional: Top with berries, nuts, muesli or any of your favorite toppings.
Tangy Lemon Yogurt
Incredibly easy and so refreshing
4 cups plain nonfat yogurt
2/3 cup lemon curd
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon curd and zest.
Spoon mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer yogurt to a container and freeze until firm, about 3 1/2 hours.
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
Blueberries and yogurt come together in this healthy and delicious treat.
Makes about 1 quart
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (about 1 1lb)
3 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup to 1 cup of sugar (taste for sweetness)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Greek style yogurt
1/2 cup whole milk
Combine blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
Simmer on medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
Pour cooled mixture in a food processor and pulse briefly, leaving some texture in the blueberries, or puree if you prefer a smoother texture.
Add in the yogurt and milk and whisk until well mixed.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.
Process the yogurt mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
Scoop yogurt into covered container and freeze until firm.
Seville Orange Frozen Yogurt
Orange with a hint of Cointreau makes this a truly sophisticated dessert
3 cups Greek style yogurt
¾ cup to 1 cup sugar (taste for sweetness)
1/3 cup Seville orange marmalade (or any other good marmalade)
2 Tablespoon Cointreau or other orange flavored liqueur
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Combine the yogurt, sugar, orange marmalade and Cointreau in a mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
Refrigerate at least 90 minutes to chill.
Scoop yogurt mixture into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions.
Add the chopped chocolate to the frozen yogurt in the last five minutes of churning.
