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Yogurt Recipe for Instant Pot

Yogurt Recipe for Instant Pot

Mary
This easy yogurt recipe for Instant Pot turns simple milk into creamy, probiotic-rich homemade yogurt. Healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

Essential:

  • 1 gallon whole milk or preferred fat content
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt with active cultures or yogurt starter

Optional (for flavor):

  • 2 –3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon or spices
  • Fresh fruits for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Milk – Pour milk into Instant Pot, set to Boil until it reaches 180–185°F.
  • Cool the Milk – Let cool naturally to 110–115°F.
  • Add Starter – Mix 1 cup cooled milk with yogurt starter, then whisk back in.
  • Incubate – Press Yogurt function, set to 8 hours (longer = tangier).
  • Chill & Serve – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve plain or with toppings.
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