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How to Make Yogurt in an Instant Pot
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How to Make Yogurt in an Instant Pot

This recipe shows how to make yogurt in an Instant Pot using whole milk and a small amount of plain whole milk yogurt as starter. The method involves boiling the milk using the yogurt setting, cooling it to the ideal fermentation temperature, then incubating the milk-yogurt mixture for 8 hours, resulting in creamy homemade yogurt that can be chilled and stored.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 8 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup whole milk yogurt plain

Instructions

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  1. Add milk to a 6-qt Instant Pot®; close and lock the lid. Select yogurt setting; adjust pressure to boil. This can take up to 1 hour.
  2. Working carefully, cool the Instant Pot® insert in a bowl of ice water, stirring occasionally, until the milk reaches 100 to 110 degrees F, about 15- 20 minutes; set aside 1 cup milk.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt and reserved 1 cup milk. Stir into remaining milk, being careful not to scrape the bottom of the insert.
  4. Return insert into the Instant Pot®. Select yogurt setting, set automatically at 8 hours.
  5.  Transfer to storage containers; cover and chill until cold, about 6-8 hours, or up to 10 days.

Notes

  • Whole milk yields creamier yogurt, but 2% milk can be substituted if preferred.
  • Use plain whole milk yogurt as a starter to culture the milk effectively.
  • Cooling the milk to the correct temperature before adding the starter is critical to ensure proper fermentation.
  • The yogurt can be stored chilled for up to 10 days in sealed containers.