Best Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Recipes

VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Stir the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the sugar has dissolved. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer to a one- or two-quart plastic container with a lid; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, frozen yogurt should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

FROZEN GREEK VANILLA YOGURT

Steps:

• Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate 2-4 hours., Remove yogurt from cheesecloth to a bowl; discard strained liquid. Add sugar and vanilla to yogurt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cold water and lemon juice; sprinkle with gelatin and let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and let mixture stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly. Stir gelatin mixture into yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 40 minutes. , Pour yogurt mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions., Transfer frozen yogurt to a freezer container. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.

FROZEN VANILLA YOGURT ICE CREAM (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Drain yogurt according to instructions. This can take up to 3 hours for a medium thick yogurt. (save the strained liquids -- they can be used for cooking rice).
• Combine rest of ingredients and add to ice cream maker. (Note:This recipe can be made up ahead of time and chilled up to a week to this point).

WARM TROPICAL FRUIT AND BUTTERMILK TORTE WITH VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Grease and flour the cake pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy. Add another 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until incorporated. Gradually add in the buttermilk, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg whites in 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl stir together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mix into the batter with the vanilla and mix together until well incorporated.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the mango, pineapple, and banana decoratively on the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let the torte cool slightly and slice. Serve each slice warm with a small scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt, 2 caramelized banana slices and 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce.
• Slice the bananas on the diagonal into 24 slices and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the sugar and caramelize under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place raspberries, sweetener, and lemon juice in a blender and process until smooth. Strain and set aside.

LIME-VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• In a cheesecloth-lined large sieve or colander set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, 12 hours. Discard liquid in bowl.
• With a knife halve vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. In a blender purée vanilla seeds, half of drained yogurt, and remaining ingredients. In a bowl stir together vanilla mixture and remaining yogurt.
• Transfer mixture to ice-cream maker and freeze. Transfer frozen yogurt to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden. Frozen yogurt may be made 1 week ahead.

TANGY VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Mix all three ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
• Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour.
• Freeze using an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

COCONUT VANILLA BEAN FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Strain yogurt through a cheesecloth into a bowl in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight. Discard liquid.
• Strain coconut milk through a cheesecloth into a bowl in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight. Discard liquid.
• Combine strained yogurt, strained coconut milk, and whole milk together in a bowl. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into yogurt mixture. Stir sugar, shredded coconut, and coconut extract into yogurt mixture; transfer to an ice cream maker and follow manufacturers' instructions for making frozen yogurt.

CREAMY VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Refrigerate the yogurt mixture for 45 minutes.
• Pour the yogurt mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions

ADULT CHERRY VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Pulse drained cherries in a food processor until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Add yogurt, evaporated milk, sugar, half-and-half, milk, and creme de cassis liqueur; mix well.
• Pour into an electric mixer's ice cream attachment. Follow manufacturer's instructions and mix for 25 minutes on the 'stir' setting.
• Pour the chilled mixture into a freeze-proof container and freeze until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency, about 2 hours. Transfer frozen yogurt to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal.

VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Variation
• To make Rich Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, substitute 3 cups (720 g) of strained yogurt (see below) or Greek-style yogurt for the plain whole-milk yogurt and reduce the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup (150 g).
• Perfect Pairing
• Yes, you can have yogurt and granola for dessert. Just top a scoop of Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Honey-Crunch Granola (page 186).
• strained yogurt
• Draining yogurt allows the whey to run off, leaving you with very thick yogurt with a higher concentration of butterfat, which makes a smoother, creamier frozen yogurt that's naturally more tangy. I like both, and my choice on any given day depends on my mood and what I'm serving alongside.
• So when a little extra richness is called for, use these instructions to make strained yogurt, which you can substitute cup for cup for the yogurt called for in any of the frozen yogurt recipes in this book. (I do give two different recipes for vanilla frozen yogurt, one using strained yogurt and one using unstrained yogurt.)
• To make 1 cup (240 g) of strained yogurt, line a mesh strainer with a few layers of cheesecloth. Then scrape 16 ounces or 2 cups (480 g) of plain whole-milk yogurt into the cheesecloth. Gather the ends and fold them over the yogurt, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• You can also use Greek-style yogurt, which is much higher in fat than plain yogurt, in place of strained yogurt in all of the frozen yogurt recipes.

VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water, and set aside. Combine sugar, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, and salt in a saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into pan, and discard pod. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.
• Whisk yolks in a large bowl. Pour in hot sugar syrup in a slow, steady stream, whisking until combined. Whisk in corn syrup, followed by the yogurt and then the cream. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl, and place bowl in ice bath. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until thoroughly chilled, about 15 minutes.
• Freeze mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a container, and press plastic wrap on surface. Freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving. If freezing longer than 30 minutes, let stand at room temperature until slightly softened.

TOM'S VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine sugar, gelatin and salt in a medium saucepan; add milk and let stand one minute.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, five minutes or until gelatin and sugar dissolve; let cool.
• Stir in yogurt and vanilla; chill.
• Pour mixture into freezer can of a gallon freezer.
• Serve immediately or let ripen 1 hour.
• Yields 10- 1/2 cups.

MERLOT-POACHED FIGS WITH VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Whisk the merlot, honey, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan until combined. Add the figs, cherries, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until the fruit plumps, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside to steep, at least 10 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Divide the frozen yogurt among 4 bowls (1/3 cup each) and top with warm or room temperature compote. Serve.

WARM STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Make the Frozen Yogurt: In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, simple syrup, and vanilla. Chill 30 minutes; then freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions
• Cram the frozen yogurt into the milk container, packing it well to get rid of all the air pockets. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
• Make the Strawberry Salad: puree the raspberries and sugar in a blender. Strain out the seeds and taste the puree for sweetness, adding more sugar if necessary. Divide the puree on among the plates, spreading evenly to coat the bottom of each plate. Using 4 berries per plate, carefully fan them on top of each plate, starting at the edge and spiraling in to the center. (It can be made up to this point up to 8 hours in advance. Just tightly cover each plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.)
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bake the strawberries until just warm, about 2 minutes. Alternatively, microwave them for 1 minute.
• Take the frozen yogurt out of the freezer and lay it on its side. With a serrated knife, leaving the frozen yogurt in its container, cut a 1 1/2-inch think slice off the end. Remove the container band around the slice. Cut the slice on the diagonal into 4 triangles. Place a triangle of frozen yogurt in the center of each plate (it will start to melt immediately). Cut the honeycomb, if using, into 4 pieces and place on top of the frozen yogurt. Serve immediately.

FRENCH VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Don't add gelatin to hot liquid. Soften in 1/4 cup of the milk, then . . .Heat milk in a double boiler to a temperature just below boiling. Add the gelatin, sugar, and a pinch of salt, and stir until everything is dissolved.
• Beat the egg yolks until they're frothy Blend a small amount of milk mixture into egg yolks (so they won't curdle). Gradually add the yolks to the milk mixture in the double boiler, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until custard begins to thicken.
• Set aside and cool to room temperature. When cool, add yogurt and vanilla.
• Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours or overnight.
• When you're ready to freeze the yogurt, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gently fold them into the chilled yogurt mixture.
• Add to your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

FROZEN VANILLA YOGURT #2 (WEIGHT WATCHER FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat egg with sugar until combined; set aside.
• In a saucepan heat milk just until bubbles appear around side of pan. Stir a little into egg mixture, then pour back into saucepan. Cook over heat, stirring just until thickened, 2 - 4 minutes. (DO not let mixture boil or egg will curdle).
• Remove from heat and cool completely.
• Beat yogurt and vanilla into cooled mixture.
• Process in ice cream machine.