Description
This Homemade Greek Yogurt Ice Cream recipe is a delightful and creamy frozen dessert made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and honey. It’s a refreshing treat with a tangy twist from lemon juice and the smoothness of vanilla, perfect for a healthy yet indulgent dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 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, mixing the base of your ice cream.
- Whisk Smooth: Whisk the mixture together vigorously until it becomes smooth and well-blended with no lumps.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in the honey thoroughly, ensuring it dissolves completely into the dairy blend for even sweetness.
- Incorporate Flavors: Pour in the vanilla extract and lemon juice, stirring once again to fully incorporate these flavor enhancers.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill the mixture, prepping it for churning.
- Pour into Ice Cream Maker: After chilling, transfer the mixture into your ice cream maker bowl to start the freezing process.
- Churn Ice Cream: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your ice cream maker, churning the mixture until it reaches a soft-serve texture.
- Transfer to Container: Once churned, move the ice cream into an airtight container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Freeze Firm: Cover the container with a lid and freeze for at least four hours or until the ice cream is fully firm and scoopable.
- Serve: Scoop out the frozen Greek yogurt ice cream and serve immediately for the best creamy and refreshing experience.
Notes
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow container, freeze it, and stir every 30 minutes until firm to mimic the churning process.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the honey amount according to your taste preference.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creamier texture; low-fat versions will yield a less creamy ice cream.
- The lemon juice adds a subtle tang to balance the sweetness — do not skip it for best flavor.
- For added texture, consider folding in fresh fruit or nuts after churning, before final freezing.
