Nectarine Frozen Yogurt
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3.4
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American, International
Nectarine Frozen Yogurt
Description
The Nectarine Frozen Yogurt recipe combines pureed nectarines and lemon juice, strained if skins are left on, with Greek yogurt to create a creamy frozen dessert base. Processing the mixture in an ice cream maker incorporates air and freezes it to a soft consistency, which can be enjoyed promptly or firmed up with additional freezing. The lemon juice balances the natural sweetness of the nectarines and enhances the overall flavor. This recipe's simplicity allows the fresh fruit taste to stand out while the yogurt gives a smooth texture and a subtle tartness.
Preparation involves pureeing the fruit and lemon, mixing with yogurt, chilling, and then churning in an ice cream machine for about 15 minutes. Serving it soft preserves a creamy mouthfeel, while freezing longer results in a firmer texture. The use of Greek yogurt, either 2% fat or full-fat for richness, affects the creaminess and body of the final frozen yogurt.
This frozen yogurt is best enjoyed within a couple of hours of churning, as it tends to harden when kept longer in the freezer. For those without an ice cream machine, the base mixture can be frozen in popsicle molds, offering a convenient alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 lb nectarine you can peel them if you want to, I left the skins on, sliced
- lemon juice of half
- 1 cup Greek yogurt you can also use full fat for a creamier frozen yogurt, 2% fat
Instructions
- Puree the nectarines and the lemon juice in a food processor. If you left the skins on, you will need to strain the puree. I used a mesh strainer. You should have 2 cups of puree.
- Mix the nectarines with the yogurt. Chill the mixture.
- Process in your ice cream machine according to its directions. In mine this only took 15 minutes.
- Eat right away while it is soft, or freeze for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Consume the frozen yogurt within a few hours for a soft texture; it becomes quite firm if left in the freezer longer.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in popsicle molds to create frozen yogurt pops.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.4
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