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instant pot yogurt recipe

Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe

This homemade Instant Pot yogurt recipe is the easiest way to make yogurt. Top this delicious creamy yogurt with crunchy granola and fresh fruit for a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 gallon milk Whole milk makes the creamiest yogurt, but you can use 2% or skim
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt Make sure it contains live active cultures. Do not use flavored yogurt! Alternatively, use a yogurt starter culture.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • pocket thermometer

Method
 

Heat the Milk
  1. Pour 1/2 gallon of milk into your Instant Pot and press the Sauté button. Whisk constantly as the milk heats until it reaches 180°F. (A pocket thermometer makes this easy.)
Cool the Milk
  1. Press Cancel to turn off the heat. Let the milk cool down to 115°F.
Add the Starter
  1. Whisk in 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or starter culture. Make sure it’s unflavored and contains live cultures.
Incubate
  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Yogurt setting for 8–24 hours, depending on how tangy you like it. The longer it sits, the tangier it gets!
Chill
  1. Once the timer goes off, your yogurt is ready. Transfer it to a container and refrigerate until fully chilled.

Notes

    • If using yogurt from a previous batch of yogurt, only use about 4-5 times before replacing the culture entirely and using store-bought yogurt to culture your homemade yogurt.
    • Reserve some starter yogurt for the next batch of yogurt.
    • If using store-bought yogurt as a starter, do not use yogurt that does not contain active cultures or yogurt that is flavored or sweetened.

      Tips for Storing Homemade Yogurt

      • Store in airtight jars or containers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
      • Want Greek-style yogurt? Strain it through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer for a few hours.