Frozen Berry Yogurt Ice Cream
This Frozen Berry Yogurt Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing homemade dessert made with real mixed berries and Greek yogurt. Naturally sweetened and easy to prepare with or without an ice cream maker, this frozen berry yogurt ice cream is a lighter, fruity alternative to traditional ice cream—perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
- 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt full-fat recommended
- ⅓ –½ cup honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients:
- Wash and dry berries if fresh. Hull and slice strawberries if using.
- Blend:
- Add berries, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Churn (Ice Cream Maker Method):
- Pour mixture into ice cream maker.
- Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
- Transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze 1–2 hours to firm.
- No-Churn Method:
- Pour blended mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for 1 hour.
- Stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals.
- Repeat every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours until creamy and firm.
- Serve:
- Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping if very firm.
- Scoop and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Freezing reduces sweetness, so taste before freezing and adjust.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto surface before sealing container to prevent ice crystals.
- Best enjoyed within 1–2 weeks.
- Do not refreeze once fully melted.