First order of business: This recipe assumes your Instant Pot does not have an automatic Yogurt Setting. Mine does not, so I had to bumble through and figure out how to make it without. If yours does have that setting, you should follow the manufacturers directions.
Now, yogurt making in an Instant Pot is kinda a lengthy process, as it takes roughly 9 hours to cook the yogurt. But, it is DELICIOUS so it will be well worth it. You just need to make it at a time when you won’t be needing your IP for other things. I make mine over night!
Instant Pot Yogurt With Fruit
This homemade yogurt is so delicious and handy to make in your Instant Pot! It does take some time, but it is well worth it! It makes roughly 24 1/2 Cup Servings – 3 Points Each Keep in mind nut toppings, granola, etc. will add points so remember to count them5 from 1 vote Print Pin RatePrep Time: 2 minutes Servings: 24 1/2 Cup Servings, roughly Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- This recipe assumes you have an Instant Pot with no Yogurt Setting as mine does not have one. If yours does you can simply follow manufacturers directions.
- 1 Gallon Milk – I use 2% milk.
- ½ C Plain Yogurt – any brand you like
- 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Bean Paste
- 2 C. Fruit bananas, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, strawberries
Instructions
- Heat the milk (uncovered) in Instant Pot on WARM setting for 40 Minutes
- Whisk the milk and change setting to saute. Stir often, and use thermometer to check until milk reaches 185 degrees F
- Unplug the pressure cooker, remove the lid and use oven mitts to remove inner pot and set it on the counter or stove.
- Cool the milk to 115* degrees F. It takes about an hour.
- Once cooled, return inner pot back inside the base and plug in.
- Using a non-wire whisk, mix in 1/2 cup yogurt and 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste.
- Cover the Instant Pot, close the pressure vent and wrap the IP with a towel so it is fully covered. Let sit for 8 hours.
- Now scoop yogurt into individual glass jars or bowls and refrigerate until chilled
- To serve, add your favorite fruit topping (on top or bottom – or both), sliced or slivered almonds, diced hard boiled egg, granola, syrup, honey etc.!!
