Coconut Frozen Yogurt Recipe
The recipe originally calls for Greek-style yogurt - but it's incredibly pricey. Instead, I use non-flavored regular yogurt (whole or reduced fat) and strain (instructions below). If you are using Greek-style yogurt, skip the straining section of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 cups of plain flavored yogurt to yield 3 cups strained (see below) or 3 cups Greek-style yogurt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Ice cream maker (remember to freeze your insert if you have one)
Instructions
- Strain the yogurt: If you are using regular yogurt, you'll need to strain the water out. If you are using Greek style yogurt, skip this step. Line your mesh strainer with a double-layer of cheesecloth. Spoon the yogurt in and let it sit propped over a bowl in the refrigerator for 6 hours until all water has drained out.
- Mix and rest: Mix the strained yogurt with the sugar and coconut extract. Let it chill out in the refrigerator for 1 hour to let the sugar dissolve nicely.
- Churn, baby, churn: Following instructions (if you can find them) that came with your ice cream maker, churn until it becomes the consistency that you like. My ice cream maker takes 25 minutes.
- Toast coconut: While the fro-yo is churning, toast coconut. Take a dry medium skillet. Set on medium-high heat and add the coconut flakes. Stir constantly and in a couple of minutes, you'll have beautifully toasted coconut flakes. Remove from heat immediately and set aside. To serve, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top of your frozen concoction.
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