InstantPot Greek Yogurt

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Yogurt Strainer
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • large wide mouth mason jars
  • candy thermometer with clip


Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/2 cup store-bought greek yogurt (Chobani)
  • yogurt starter of choice (optional as substitute for Chobani)
    Instructions
  1. Pour whole milk into inner pot of Instant Pot.
  2. Heat milk to 180* using the saute function (approx 24 minutes)
  3. Cool milk in a sink filled with cold water, ice, and ice packs. Cool to 115*. (approx 20
    minutes)
  4. Whisk 1/2 cup of store-bought greek yogurt into the milk.
  5. Place the inner pot back into Instant Pot. Set yogurt function for 8-9 hours depending on
    desired tanginess.
  6. When the Instant Pot timer beeps, pour the yogurt into the yogurt strainer and place it in
    the fridge overnight.
  7. The next morning, lift the strained yogurt out of the yogurt strainer and set aside. Then
    pour the leftover whey into a separate jar.
  8. Scoop the yogurt out and back into the large part of the yogurt container. Add some of whey back into the yogurt and stir to desired consistency.

Notes:

  • Reduce the recipe by half by using a 1/2 gallon of milk and 1/4 cup of greek yogurt.
  • Add extracts like vanilla or almond to taste