How to Make Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Learn how to make creamy and delicious soft serve frozen yogurt at home with simple ingredients like heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and sugar. This versatile recipe includes options to create plain, chocolate, or strawberry-flavored frozen yogurt using a food processor for a smooth, soft serve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Frozen Yogurt Base
- 1 ⅔ cups (13 fl oz/400 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup (5 oz/142 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cup (14 oz/395 g) unsweetened Greek yogurt
Plain Frozen Yogurt
- 8 frozen yogurt cubes (from the base)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened yogurt
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
- 8 frozen yogurt cubes (from the base)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- 8 frozen yogurt cubes (from the base)
- 2 large (or 3 small) fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Make the Frozen Yogurt Base: Place the heavy cream and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Dissolve the Sugar: Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Cool the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a medium heat-proof jug with a pour spout and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Add Yogurt: Stir the Greek yogurt into the cooled cream and sugar mixture until smooth.
- Freeze into Cubes: Pour the mixture into 2 ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours or up to 4 weeks.
- Make Plain Frozen Yogurt: Place 8 frozen yogurt cubes and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt into a food processor. Process until it reaches a soft serve consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve or Freeze Plain: Enjoy immediately for soft serve texture or freeze for no longer than 1 hour to maintain softness.
- Make Chocolate Frozen Yogurt: Place 8 frozen yogurt cubes, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon milk in a food processor. Process until smooth and soft serve-like, scraping down sides if needed.
- Serve or Freeze Chocolate: Enjoy immediately or freeze for up to 1 hour for best soft serve texture.
- Make Strawberry Frozen Yogurt: Add 8 frozen yogurt cubes and 2 or 3 fresh strawberries into a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Serve or Freeze Strawberry: Enjoy right away or freeze no longer than 1 hour for ideal texture.
Notes
- For the best texture, consume the soft serve frozen yogurt immediately or within 1 hour of freezing.
- Use unsweetened Greek yogurt to control the sweetness and maintain a tangy flavor.
- The frozen yogurt base cubes can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 weeks, making it easy to prepare soft serve anytime.
- Adjust the amount of cocoa powder or strawberries to suit your taste preferences when making the flavored versions.
- If the soft serve is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.