How to Make Instant Pot Yogurt (Small or Large Batch!)

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[CytoplasmikZombies]

FYI for anyone else who is wondering; live culture can last up to 60 days in the freezer (some can last up to a few years)

[applegal]

I make yogurt in my Instant Pot every week. 2 litres of whole homogenized milk, and a 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt from a previous batch. Hit the Yogurt button to the More setting so it boils and pasteurizes the milk. Cool it in an ice bath to 115 F. Stir in the yogurt. Cover and set it on the Normal level of the Yogurt setting for 8 to 9 hours. Put in the fridge for a day, covered. Take out and strain, and you're done.

I've never used special milk or anything. I just do the pasteurization step first.

[jasguy]

You should have mentioned that if you don't use "ultra" pasteurized milk and just pasteurized milk, you will need to first heat the milk to about 185 degrees. Regular pasteurized milk will just give you are very runny soupy yogurt.

[lisataylor]

I will usually make Greek yogurt. After straining out the Whey I freeze that into ice cube trays and then use it for the starter in the next batch of yogurt. Works great every time. I will also use the frozen whey for egg substitutes or ice cubes in my protein shakes. I know there are other uses for the whey as well but those are the main things that I use it for. Works like a charm and doesn’t waste anything. Win-win! Thanks for the video and look forward to seeing more.

[StacyandThomas]

I use my 3qt instant pot for making yogurt. And I use the whole thing of milk. Takes up less room in the fridge. Something I discovered recently is after making just basic yogurt, and letting it set in the fridge, I add pudding mix. Lemon, banana & French vanilla are the flavors that I have tried. And I think adding the pudding mix makes the yogurt thicker. And for those newbies out there, this method of making yogurt is also known as the Cold Start Method.

[gifgt]

Can you do a video on how to make coconut kefir in the instapot?

[PatriotMomof]

I find your instructions are thorough and concise. You cover all the bases! I used all your tips of my yogurt came out beautifully. I used to make it using my oven before I got my Insta pot, so super easy.

[peggydeis]

I love instant pot yogurt. 😋 I just got your book "cooking for 1" love it!

[teixeiraangel]

Definitely started making yogurt in my instapot after seeing your video! We love it. Never thought about making it straight into individual cups! We tend to like thicker Greek yogurt texture, so I make it and then use a yogurt strainer to make it thicker.

[sharontwombly]

Wonderful video. Can’t wait to try this.🤗

[nancyansel]

You weren’t kidding. Best yogurt I’ve ever had. I made it with 4% Lactaid milk. I used regular sweetened condensed milk, but I have had a lactose free version of it in the past. So I’m on the hunt for that. And used Fage 5% fat. It was so thick & creamy. I used blender for mixing in the yogurt & then the sweetened condensed milk. Then stirred into the rest of milk. Fabulous!! 8 1/2 hours so easy. Can I make a larger batch in my 8 qt. Instant Pot? Thanks for sharing!

[DennisAriga-icvn]

Was looking for a video on how to make smaller portions and found you! I love the smaller container solution that you showed. Thank you!

[LauraC]

Hello - Just made yogurt following your recipe but in the IP Aura Pro in mason jars, with space for add-ins. Came out great and passed the standing spoon test. BTW, just got notified of your new cookbook. Going to Target later today to get my copy. Wishing you success in all your endeavors!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[patriceayvazian]

You are so informative - just got my first instant pot and will be watching your wonderful YTs on regular basis. Thank you.

[geraldinelucas]

You made this seem really simple will have to try.

[scrane]

Was given an instant pot for Christmas so will definitely try this but plant-based as I have a family history of cancer and need to avoid all the estrogen in dairy. Thanks for posting

[jomac]

Going to make this tonight :) it looks delish!

[MarkusImmanuel]

Thank you.This is so helpfull.Looks delicious 🥰

[joseynoyb]

Thank you for such a wonderful video! I smiled the whole time 😁

[chicharra_]

I’m making some yogurt right now, I didn’t use Fairfield milk because I couldn’t find the words ultra pasteurized on it, just ultra filtered. I’ll try it next time. But, I found another brand that said ultra pasteurized and now I just have to wait for the yogurt to become yogurt. Thanks for your videos, I used my kitchen aide to whisk the milk and yogurt together. I never thought of using my blender. Next time I’ll do that. 😅