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The image depicts a transparent vintage glass ice cream dish filled with layers of colorful ingredients, showcasing a Homemade Greek Yogurt parfait. The base layer consists of creamy Greek yogurt, thick and rich in texture, filling the bottom of the glass. On top of the yogurt are alternating layers of vibrant fruits, including ripe raspberries and juicy blueberries, adding bursts of color and sweetness to the parfait. The parfait is topped with more fruit. The arrangement is visually appealing, with the various layers creating a beautiful and delicious display.

Homemade Greek Yogurt

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  • Author: The Southern Spoonful
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 hours
  • Total Time: 24 hours 15 minutes

Description

Discover the joy of crafting your own creamy Homemade Greek Yogurt at home with just three ingredients and a handful of basic tools.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 gallon of Milk
  • 3 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt (homemade or store-bought)
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups of water into the Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot to Clean the Inner Pot. Close the lid and choose “Manual” for 3-5 minutes.
  2. After the cycle is complete, remove your Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot. Pour out the water, and let the Inner Cooking Pot cool.
  3. Once the Inner Cooking Pot is cool, pour your milk in it. Close the lid, leave the venting option to open (not sealed) and choose the “Yogurt” setting. When the cycle is complete, repeat the “Yogurt” cycle. This will ensure the milk reaches the optimal temperature of 180°.
  4. Remove the Inner Cooking Pot with the milk in it. Place the pot on a heat-safe surface and let the milk cool. Use a cooking thermometer to ensure the cooled milk reaches 95 – 110° degrees or less.
  5. Once the milk has cooled to the appropriate temperature, pour your milk into the Luvele glass container. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of your yogurt (starter) (3 tablespoons of store-bought or homemade Greek yogurt) in the milk until well combined.
  6. Place the lid on the Luvele glass container and insert it into the Luvele yogurt maker. Pour water into the yogurt maker to the appropriate fill line. 
  7. Close the outer lid of the Luvele yogurt maker, choose “24 hours,” and start the Luvele yogurt maker to cook the yogurt at 100°.
  8. Once the 24 hours are complete, place your yogurt in the refrigerator overnight until the desired thickness is achieved. You can use the yogurt as is or put the yogurt in a Greek yogurt strainer and refrigerate. 

Notes

  • Set aside three tablespoons of yogurt from your completed batch in a clean glass container for your next batch.
  • If you strain the yogurt for a thicker consistency, place your whey (the dripped yogurt) in a glass container to add to smoothies.
  • Store Greek yogurt in a glass airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.