Description
A simple and tangy homemade tart frozen yogurt recipe made with just a few ingredients perfect for recreating that classic froyo shop flavor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt (or dairy-free plain yogurt)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave (for smoother texture)
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar (or honey), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and corn syrup if using.
- 2. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- 3. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- 4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes if not already cold.
- 5. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
- 6. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a thick, creamy base and pronounced tang.
- Lemon juice enhances the tartness adjust to taste.
- For dairy-free version, use coconut or almond-based yogurt.
- Store frozen yogurt in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Soften at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: tart frozen yogurt, homemade froyo, healthy frozen yogurt, greek yogurt dessert