How to Make Instant Pot Greek Yogurt - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wanted to make your own Greek yogurt at home, but felt intimidated by the traditional process of straining and waiting for hours? Well, with the Instant Pot, you can easily make creamy and delicious Greek yogurt in just a few simple steps. This recipe will guide you through the process of making your own homemade Greek yogurt using the Instant Pot, so you can enjoy the rich and tangy flavor of this healthy and versatile dairy product right in your own kitchen.

Greek yogu...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Select Yogurt function and press Adjust button until Boil appears on display. Pour milk into the pot. Close and lock the lid; set timer for 45 minutes. Check with a thermometer until temperature reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  • Remove the pot and place on a cooling rack until temperature reaches 110 degrees F (45 degrees C). Take 1 cup milk and mix with plain yogurt and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour back into the pot and reselect Yogurt function. Close and lock lid. Set timer for 9 hours.
  • Strain yogurt into a bowl with a fine-mesh strainer or nut bag and store in a refrigerator in sterilized glass jars.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 763mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 979mg