Description
This Homemade Greek Yogurt Ice Cream recipe offers a creamy, tangy twist on traditional ice cream using Greek yogurt for a rich texture and protein boost. Sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla and lemon juice, it’s a refreshing, healthier dessert option perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Dairy Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and whole milk, creating the creamy base for the ice cream.
- Whisk Smoothly: Whisk the mixture together until it becomes smooth and well-blended, ensuring even texture throughout.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in the honey thoroughly until it dissolves completely, adding natural sweetness to the ice cream base.
- Incorporate Flavors: Pour in the vanilla extract and lemon juice, stirring again to evenly distribute the flavor components.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill.
- Prepare for Churning: Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker, preparing for aeration and freezing.
- Churn Ice Cream: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on your ice cream maker to churn the mixture until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, incorporating air and thickening the cream.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container, smooth the top with a spatula, cover with a lid, and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
- Serve: Once fully frozen, scoop out the homemade Greek yogurt ice cream and serve immediately for a cool, refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is well chilled before churning for best texture.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, try pouring the mixture into a shallow container and stirring every 30 minutes during freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Adjust honey amount to taste depending on preferred sweetness.
- Lemon juice adds a subtle tartness balancing the creaminess; do not omit for best flavor.
- Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container to maintain freshness and avoid freezer burn.
