Description
Making Instant Pot Greek Yogurt is simple, affordable, and healthier than store-bought versions. This creamy, thick homemade yogurt is customizable with toppings like honey, fruits, or nuts, and allows you to control ingredients for the freshest yogurt possible. A perfect snack or breakfast, made effortlessly in your Instant Pot!
Ingredients
- 8 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt with live cultures (such as Fage)
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- Strainer/colander
Instructions
- Pour 8 cups of whole milk into the Instant Pot.
- Press the “Yogurt” button and adjust to “Boil” to bring the milk to a boil.
- Once the milk boils, check if it has reached 180°F using a thermometer. If not, use the “Sauté” function to bring it to the correct temperature.
- Remove the insert from the Instant Pot and allow the milk to cool down to 115°F.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt with live cultures.
- Return the insert to the Instant Pot, press the “Yogurt” button again, and set it to 8 hours.
- Once done, place cheesecloth or coffee filters in a strainer and pour the yogurt into the strainer to separate the whey.
- Allow it to strain for 3-4 hours, or overnight in the fridge for thicker yogurt.
- Transfer the yogurt to a bowl. If it’s too thick, add a few tablespoons of the strained whey to adjust the consistency.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like honey, almonds, or fresh berries.
Notes
- For a flavored yogurt, add vanilla extract or a small amount of honey before setting it to ferment.
- If you’d like a vegan version, use coconut or almond milk instead of whole milk.
- Straining the yogurt makes it thicker; you can skip or shorten this step for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Straining
- Cuisine: American
