Multicooker Yogurt
Ingredients
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½ gallon whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk
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2 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt,* room temperature
Directions
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Pour milk into a 6-qt. Instant Pot electric pressure cooker with a Yogurt setting. Lock lid in place; set pressure valve to "Sealing." Press "Yogurt" button to select the yogurt program. Press "Adjust" button to "More" mode; the word "boil" will appear on the display. The cooker will take about 25 minutes to heat the milk to 180°F. When cycle is complete, cooker will beep and display "yogt." Open lid. Use a quick-read thermometer to make sure the milk registers 180°F.
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Transfer cooker insert to a large bowl of ice water. Stir milk 2 to 3 minutes or until it cools to 115°F. In a small bowl whisk together 1 cup of the cooled milk and the Greek yogurt until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly pour milk-yogurt mixture into remaining cooled milk in cooker insert.
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Return insert to cooker base. Lock lid in place; set pressure valve to "Sealing." Press "Yogurt" button, press "Adjust" button to "Normal" mode, and use the "+" button to set for 8 hours. When cycle is complete, cooker will beep and display "yogt." Open lid.
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Divide yogurt among four storage containers and chill 3 hours. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
*Tip
You can substitute commercial yogurt starter for the Greek yogurt according to the package directions.
Greek-Style Yogurt
For a thicker, creamier yogurt, transfer chilled yogurt to a strainer lined with two layers of 100%-cotton cheesecloth or a clean coffee filter set over a bowl. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours more or until yogurt reaches desired consistency.
Vanilla Yogurt
Prepare as directed, except stir 1/2 to 1 Tbsp. honey or sugar (if desired) and 3/4 tsp. vanilla into each container before serving.Per serving: same as above.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
76 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 76 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
Sodium 53mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Calcium 140mg | 11% |
Potassium 161mg | 3% |
Folate, total 6.1mcg | |
Vitamin B-12 0.5mcg |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.