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Strawberries and blueberries surrounding 2 mason jars of Instant Pot yogurt: 1 with a lid, 1 with a spoon.
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Instant Pot Yogurt

Making homemade yogurt to enjoy as a healthy breakfast or snack is so simple and easy with this Instant Pot yogurt recipe.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Fermentation Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 74kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 quart (4 cups) milk (whole or 2% works best)
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (as a starter)

Instructions

  • Make sure the Instant Pot is clean. Pour the milk into the Instant Pot.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to the "Yogurt" setting. Adjust the temperature to "Normal" and press "Boil." This will heat the milk to around 180°F.
  • Once the boiling cycle is complete, open the lid and let the milk cool down to about 110°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with a small amount of the cooled milk to create a smooth mixture. Add the yogurt mixture back into the Instant Pot with the rest of the cooled milk. Gently whisk to ensure even distribution of the starter culture.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid again. Set the Instant Pot to the "Yogurt" setting and adjust the time to 4-8 hours for fermentation. The longer you let it ferment, the thicker and tangier the yogurt will be.
  • After the incubation period, open the lid and check the yogurt. It should be thickened and have a tangy flavor. If it's not thick enough, you can let it incubate for a few more hours. Keep in mind that the yogurt will get thicker as it sets and chills.
  • Once the yogurt is done, transfer it to glass jars or containers with lids. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill and further set the yogurt.

Notes

Storage: Transfer homemade Instant Pot yogurt to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator, where it will last up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 185mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 0.003mg