Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe). Greek yogurt that's homemade so that you control everything - the thickness, the tartness, and the added sugar! The longer the yogurt cultures develop, the more tangy the yogurt will be. The longer the yogurt is strained, the thicker it will be. Strain overnight for a cream cheese consistency. Add fruit or fruit compote, etc.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 12hrs

Total: 12hrs15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe

Ingredients

½ gallon milk

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup plain yogurt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat milk and cream until almost boiling stirring regularly about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and water. Place a smaller sterilized bowl over the ice bath for the milk.

Step 3

Pour hot milk into the smaller bowl. Cool until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the milk reads 110 to 120 degrees F (43 to 49 degrees C).

Step 4

Place yogurt in a separate bowl; mix in enough of the cooled milk until smooth. Pour mixture back into the bowl of milk; remove from ice. Let yogurt rest in a warm place while maintaining a temperature between 110 to 120 degrees F (43 to 49 degrees C) until firm 6 to 8 hours.

Step 5

Line a strainer with a coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in the filter and cover top loosely. Refrigerate until desired thickness is achieved 6 to 8 hours.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 191.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.9g 20%

Carbohydrates: 13.9g 5%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 41.6mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 692.5IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 16.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 349.4mg 35%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 32.9mg 12%

Potassium: 446.5mg 13%

Sodium: 126.5mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 96.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.