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You might be surprised to learn that yogurt is quite easy to make at home! This recipe for homemade vanilla yogurt can be made with or without a yogurt maker, and it comes out perfectly creamy.
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Homemade Vanilla Yogurt Recipe

You might be surprised to learn that yogurt is quite easy to make at home! This recipe for homemade vanilla yogurt can be made with or without a yogurt maker, and it comes out perfectly creamy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh whole milk
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt store-bought
  • Half of a vanilla bean split and the seeds scraped
  • optional sugar to taste

Instructions

With a yogurt maker:

  • Combine the milk, yogurt and vanilla. Stir gently with a whisk or spoon.
  • Pour into the yogurt maker and let it thicken for 4 to 6 hours.

Without a yogurt maker:

  • Heat the milk to 180°F in a saucepan. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down to 115°F.
  • Pour the yogurt into a ceramic bowl, add a bit of milk, stir and add the rest of the milk and the vanilla seeds. Continue to stir to thoroughly combine with the yogurt.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a cloth and place into the oven with just the light on. The oven should ideally be at 85°F. Use a thermometer to check.
  • Let the yogurt set in the oven for about 8-12 hours or until it thickens. Add optional sugar, fruit, and flavorings before serving.