LEMONY COCONUT FROZEN YOGURT

Lemony Coconut Frozen Yogurt image

Whenever I crave something cold to beat the heat, I whip this yogurt together and share with family. Everyone enjoys the sweet relief! - Caitlyn Heinz, Ovid, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Ice cream waffle bowls, optional
Optional: Fresh blueberries and raspberries

Steps:

Line a strainer or colander with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; refrigerate, covered, 3 hours. Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and place in a large bowl; discard drained liquid., Whisk sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest into yogurt until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cream. Pour into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions, adding coconut during the last 5 minutes of processing time. If desired, serve in waffle bowls and top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges