When ice cream feels a bit too indulgent, frozen yogurt is the perfect go-to. This easy vanilla bean frozen yogurt recipe offers a lighter, tangier alternative to ice cream without compromising on flavour or creaminess. It's smooth, slightly sweet, delightfully tangy, and packed with gut-friendly probiotics! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious frozen treat in no time, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Total TimeTotal Time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
ServingsServings 1Quart
Equipment
Ice Cream Maker
Medium Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Freezer-friendly Container
Ingredients
4cupsYogurt
2Egg Yolks
1/4cupHoney or Cane Sugar85g
1/2Vanilla Bean Podor 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2tspSalt
Instructions
Prep: Ensure the ice cream maker insert has been frozen for at least 24 hours.
Mix the Base: Whisk together egg yolks and honey in a bowl. Add yogurt, vanilla bean and salt, mixing until smooth.
Churn: Set up your ice cream maker with the frozen insert. Pour the mixture in and churn to your desired consistency. This step will take 20-30 minutes.
Combine: Scoop the frozen yogurt out of the ice cream maker into your dish for freezing. Enjoy immediately as soft serve or freeze in a covered container for firmer ice cream.
Notes
If you're not comfortable adding 2 raw egg yolks, you can replace them with 1/4 cup heavy cream.