The EASIEST Instant Pot Yogurt - No Boil - No Fail - 3 Ingredients!

Ready to try Instant Pot Yogurt? I researched and tested a TON before producing this video for you. I will answer ALL your frequently asked instant pot yogurt questions.
If you're ready to give instant pot yogurt a try, you'll love this EASY, 3 ingredient, no boil recipe! It's truly dump and go! And I'll tell you WHY you have to use the ingredients I show you... and after you watch this, you'll NEVER have an instant pot yogurt fail again!
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✅ How to make yogurt in the Instant Pot✅
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours + 4-6 hours chill time
Yield: 8 cups homemade yogurt
INGREDIENTS
52 ounces ultra filtered ultra pasteurized Fairlife whole milk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (optional)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt (containing live active cultures)
INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the Instant Pot insert is clean and free of residue.
Pour about half of the milk into the Instant Pot insert. Add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined. You can tell it is combined well enough when you tilt the pot and don't see any sweetened condensed milk on the bottom of the pot. Pour in the remaining milk and whisk to combine. Whisk in the yogurt, until smooth.
Place pot insert into the Instant Pot, if it isn't already, and cover with a glass or silicone lid or plate. Does not need to seal. Press the yogurt button and verify it is set on normal pressure for 8 hours. Instant Pot will count up to the 8-hour mark, then beep and display "YOGT" when it is done.
When done, remove the lid and remove the insert pot. Cover pot and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4-6 hours. Do not stir yogurt until it is fully chilled.
NOTES
Store Instant Pot yogurt in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
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[@mesopotamianprincess]

Iraqi here: My whole life been making yogurt with whatever milk we get out hands on. We just boil it first, takes 20 min to boil. Then wait for it to cool down a bit, that’s another 20 min to get it down to warm temp, then add the yogurt you want and cover it for 12 hours. You’ll have amazing yogurt that way. We only make plain, if we want it sweet we some dates and honey in the cup at serving

[@elizabethworley7073]

same. I just used regular milk from the store, not ultra pasteurized, and there was no problem at all.

[@donnafarley3274]

Thank you 🙏 and😊

[@01pooh87]

May I ask about the portion?

[@jbb8261]

i did it this way and it never turned to yogurt

[@mesopotamianprincess]

@@01pooh87 1) Pasteurize: one gallon milk heated on medium low to 180F (slow simmer) 2) cool milk to 115F 3) Starter: take one cup warm (115F) milk to the side and mix with 3-4 TBS any plain (room temperature) yogurt you like. 4) inoculate milk with starter: stir in starter slowly and gently through the warm milk 5) incubate: cover the warm milk (with started mixed in) -I cover it with lid and blanket or towel - and place in a warm place overnight (8-10hours) place such as turned off oven with oven light on. 6) 8-10 hours later carefully place the product (without opening or disturbing) in the frig to set the yogurt. Let it set for another 8-10 hours. So basically: heat -> warm -> inoculate -> incubate -> set

[@michaellinsmeyer9693]

Im 15 and im trying to do more cooking with my mom she just had a double mastectomy and has been in remission but they think she had cancer again and she made a lot of yogurt when I was a lot younger but with everything that's happened she's forgotten and she only used a normal pot and we got this power quick pot thing and it's been so hard to find a good recipe and you are so sweet in this video and I just love this recipe and I love that you gave credit to where credit is due I just love this recipe

[@throughtheshadow9013]

You seem like a wonderful kid and have a good head on your shoulders. God bless you and your mother!

[@mjones8176]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌸

[@royr8982]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@auzzygirl8175]

I personally use regular pasturised full cream milk. (2% has more sugar and more carbs than regular milk) goes in my instapot at room temp. Starter at room temp also. Choose the yogurt setting, make sure the lid is on vent then go. That's it. No special milk, no pre boiling. The instapot does all the work for you couldn't be easier. Don't make it harder or more complicated than it needs to be. Run for 10 hours if you want thicker yogurt.

[@JesusisKING2020]

10 hours?? An instant pot can run that long?

[@auzzygirl8175]

@@JesusisKING2020Hi there, I live in Australia and use a Phillips brand multi cooker which is basically the same as an instapot. I don't believe be the instapot brand is available here. To save a lengthy explanation and confusion to American readers I just refer to the instapot. The Phillips multicolor can be set to run for up to 12 hours. Thanks for pointing out that the instapot can run only for 8 hours maximum.

[@auzzygirl8175]

@@JesusisKING2020 Hi there. I live in Australia and use a Philips multicooker which is basically very similar to the instapot. (I don't believe the instapot is available here in Australia). To hopefully avoid lengthy explanations and confusion, I just refer to instapot. My Philips can be set for up to 12 hours. Thank you for pointing out the difference. I hope it's not caused any confusion.

[@margrose5]

Absolutely! I always use whole milk and usually grass fed which provides vitamin K2.

[@PDXTundra]

@@auzzygirl8175​​⁠That’s incorrect. The Instant Pot can run for up to 24 hours using the yogurt function.

[@francesrn5210]

Oh my goodness.... Thank you so much for this video! Since watching it last week I think I’ve made FOUR batches of yogurt!!! I’m never buying store bought yogurt again!!! I love your channel and have been binge watching your videos!!! I don’t even recall how I came across your channel but I’m so glad I did.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh it's soooo good, isn't it!? I'm so glad to have you here! :) The KZbin Gods must be favoring you with great content. LOL

[@Melindalot]

The whey can be used in so many different ways! I never toss it. I use it to make my grits, pancakes, cornbread, etc. I normally use about half whey and half what other liquid recipe calls for, like milk, buttermilk or water.

[@suebolton5]

I put mine into homemade bread, just cut down on the water by same amount 😊it’s so useful

[@margrose5]

Plain yogurt IS delightful! I grew up on homemade yogurt. I had never heard of “flavored” yogurt til I was in my 20s. Kids will eat and like what they are used to. So thankful for being raised on a farm and with my mom’s wonderful Armenian cooking. Sorry, but the idea of sweetened condensed milk changes this to something other than pure yogurt.

[@sharonweinstein6542]

So you buy extra fancy milk because it has the sugar filtered out, then add sugar via sweetened condensed milk? This is nonsensical.

[@sharone8539]

Thank you!!! I just tried this out and it was a major success!!! Because of lactose intolerance, I have stayed away from yogurt. I tried this with lactose free fairlife and lactose free yogurt. Sensational! Thank you! God bless you for sharing all your recipes whether air fryer or instant pot. So helpful!

[@empoweredcooks]

Wonderful!

[@MrAdspecialty4u]

My instant pot was different. Had the yogurt feature, but no options like medium. I had two options - heat and ferment. Chose ferment and hoped for the best. It counted down and turned off, did not give yogurt done, just end. It worked! So happy with this recipe. Thank you ❤

[@suebolton5]

I have a ninja which has yogurt function but it heats milk first then ferments, I’m trying just the ferment but as I had already heated milk before I found this tutorial I’m not sure if it would do it from cold? My first batch was so runny, even though I fermented for 8 hours but tasted like yogurt, maybe it’s because I stirred it when I should have just let it sit until cool. Will keep trying. 😊

[@lynne5893]

I have some heavy cream, can I dilute with bottle water and proceed? Heavy cream I’d ultra pastured

[@debracummings3580]

I just made this a few days ago. It is fabulous. I was going to strain it but felt I didn't need to as it is thick and creamy just the way it is. By the way, my instantpot pro counts down instead of up.

[@tripudium17]

The whey can be used in baking or flatbreads or in place of buttermilk (e.g. fried chicken).

[@K1k1Ktina]

There is no better cure for liver than whey! So leave it in yogurt and help your body!

[@peggyjohnson1991]

You can use whey when making your own bread. Just use whey in place of the water. Makes great bread. Also in smoothies too.

[@bbhurst65]

I'm fairly new to using an Instant Pot and love to make yogurt. Your video is fabulous! (And, so is your fabulous hair--great shine!). Just for those out there with the Ultra Mini 3 Qt, its yogurt setting doesn't have "Normal" temperature or "Medium" as I believe the larger Ultra models have--only "High," "Low," and "Custom." I don't recall, now, which temperature setting is highlighted when the yogurt button is selected, but I chose "Custom" and set it for 110 degrees Fahrenheit. I read "Medium" temperature of 108-112 degrees Fahrenheit works for yogurt, so the average seemed like a good starting point. So far, so good. Our grocery carries Fairlife milk, so I haven't bothered to try the more tedious, "boil" method.

[@mabriz5364]

i love that you share your resources instead of claim them as your own... - you just got a new subscriber!!! I'm making yogurt today ---- first time!!! And my first time using an instant pot 😬

[@vickibart3491]

How did you go?

[@scrane5500]

Was given an instant pot for Christmas so will definitely try this but plant-based as I have a family history of cancer and need to avoid all the estrogen in dairy. Thanks for posting

[@bepa2935]

Go back and read that condensed milk label. It's not a total of 22 carbs per can, it's 22 carbs per serving and a serving size is 2 tablespoons. At 10 servings per can, that's 220 carbs.

[@chrissuter4107]

I just made my first batch of yogurt following your recipe. WOW! Amazing.

[@quiquileroux7856]

Thorough, well done video. I’ve made yogurt plenty of times but it’s been awhile. This was a great refresher. Thank you.

[@jentom6181]

Thank you! Finally, a recipe where I don't have to do multiple steps! I didn't know it would be so hard to find a yogurt recipe for the instant pot when there is a "yogurt" button! Was getting frustrated and found you this morning. I'll head out later to get the ultra pasteurized milk. I can't wait to try it. I've done it before by boiling on the stove, then sitting in a cooler all night, but it's always been runny--still tasted good, but I want it thicker so I can't wait to try this. I will stick to the 2 tablespoons even though it DOES seem like more is better:)

[@empoweredcooks]

How did it go?

[@venlynch3692]

I made this yogurt. It turned out perfect. Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be making this many many more times. 🤗

[@michellebrunning5737]

I freeze the whey in ice cube trays. My family uses them in their energy/fruit drinks. Perfect.

[@emileeingersoll3500]

Wow! I never heard of using ultra-pasteurized milk. I've always just used normal milk but sometimes have issues getting it hot enough before setting it on the yogurt function. But it sounds like with ultra-pasteurized milk you don't have to boil it beforehand. Yay I love cutting out steps, excited to try it out!

[@empoweredcooks]

Well I think you'll love this then, because it completely eliminates that step of needing to boil your yogurt! Let me know if you like it better once you've tried it! :)

[@stevenclarke5606]

I made this last night, and it turned out great, thanks for sharing. In the UK the milk is sold as UHT milk, it means that it has been pasteurised at a ultra high temperature, and lasts until sell by date, no need to refrigerate.

[@TheSilentlymoi]

Hey thank you this is really informative so if I use a lactose free skimmed milk which says it is high temperature pasteurised do you think it will work as well? I always use this milk from Lidl .. And I’m starting it with skier Icelandic yoghurt I hope to hear from you

[@stevenclarke5606]

@@TheSilentlymoi yes it should work, don’t forget that you need to use some plain Live yogurt as the starter culture

[@TheSilentlymoi]

@@stevenclarke5606 well I’ve used Icelandic skier yoghurt, so who knows whether it’s gonna work or not if it doesn’t, I will use a Yeo Valley or a total yoghurt as they are branded here in the UK

[@blondiejam924]

I use in the uk Iceland live yogurt with UHT semi skimmed milk and condensed milk I like it thick like Greek yogurt so I strain it with cheese cloth works brilliant

[@TheSilentlymoi]

@@blondiejam924 i’ve made a few now one with full fat ultra high temperature (UHT ) milk and cultured yogart starter !Thicker than the below one ! The last one I did was with a green skimmed, lactose, free, high temperature pasteurised (not UHT milk) I want to find a way of making it without UHT milk, because it isn’t very healthy and with cultured yoghurt. No condensed milk for me I don’t want mine overly sweet I’d rather it be really tarte ☝🏽❣️

[@elizabeththibault8141]

Just a heads-up: “Natural flavoring” and “natural flavors” can mean just about anything (unfortunately).

[@jaimieswindler7450]

Love it with maple syrup and nuts

[@MicheleJolie]

Excellent, informative, smart, and explained for this amateur instant pot yogurt maker can understand. Thank you!

[@empoweredcooks]

You're very welcome!

[@LL-zu7du]

Thanks for the video & for mentioning how and why the final product can look a little "stringy" ... I thought I was doing something wrong, everyone else's looks so perfect

[@empoweredcooks]

You are so welcome!

[@kimee757]

I JUST purchased my Instant Pot at the beginning of November. The MAIN reason I really wanted one, the yogurt function!! I've tried several times to make it, EPIC FAIL!!! I was on KZbin night & day just watching videos on how to make yogurt in the Instant Pot. The 6 qt went on sale at Wal-Mart, I snatched one up. Since I've had it, I've made yogurt 3 times!! It's sooooo good! I use same 3 ingredient recipe! I also add a few drops of vanilla extract to the mixture. I like the Fairlife Whole Ultra-Filtered/Pasteurized Lactose Free Milk. Last week when I made it, I only used half the can of condensed milk and of course the yogurt culture. The first time I made it, I actually used a whole container of Oui Vanilla Yogurt & it turned out fine. It was thick & creamy & once I gave it a lil stir, it smoothed out a lil more. For me, the 8 hours is perfect & it's just the right amount of tang. I top it with a lil honey or agave, blueberries & granola. I'll NEVER buy yogurt again! I guess I need to make something other than yogurt in my pot 😂😂

[@Vicki-sq4jw]

If you strain your yogurt and also bake bread, you can use the whey in your bread dough as all or part of your liquid. I do this with my kefir and I will make yogurt in my instant pot for the first time, I too, have had an instant pot for several years and never used the yogurt setting😁

[@sharidavis5898]

Excellent job at explaining this , so simple and I love it...

[@chrism2301]

I’m in Australia and I made my yoghurt using Woolworths Uht Full Cream Milk it worked beautifully, really delicious yoghurt.

[@empoweredcooks]

Wonderful!

[@JourneyInParenthood]

Thank you for this! I used to make homemade yogurt when I did the SCD diet years ago. I loved it but hated having to do the boiling and cooling steps. I want to start making it again because I loved the taste and how good it was for my gut. I saw you can make it in an instapot and so I watched a few videos on how to. 1 person definitely is putting people at risk to get sick because they didn’t explain the need for ultra pasteurized milk when doing this straight from fridge method. Another video showed someone doing the original technique of boiling it first. I was confused because the 2 methods were so different and didn’t make sense to me how both could work. So Thank you for explaining the types of milk and sweeteners that can be used in this method and why it is safe to do it this way with specific ultra pasteurized products.

[@sewinclined923]

You can also lower the carbs by straining the whey out after finishing the yogurt process... Use cheesecloth and hang it from your cabinet with a rubber band tie to drain. The whey is where all the carbs are

[@judytilford6482]

I sweeten my whole milk mixture PRIOR to culturing with Organic Pyrue as well as using an alcohol free pure organic vanilla extract. I purchase my culture because I found a super mild culture (ABY-2C) that totally eliminates the tang. I use my crock pot to slowly heat my milk to 180, then cool to 115 add everything and stir. I place the crock liner in my oven with light on overnight. Then I chill it a couple of days. It tastes like whipped cream. I make 3 batches a month for my sisters, niece, and my daughter. No hard work just time.

[@empoweredcooks]

Nice! Thanks for sharing your method!

[@flintwick186]

Hello, where do you buy your culture from? Thanks!

[@empoweredcooks]

@@flintwick186 I hope Judy see's your question. But I did look on amazon and found this: amzn.to/3r5dCM8 - just not sure if it is what she's referring to?

[@no-wire-hangers]

A question if I may? If after whisking the starter yogurt into the milk I then choose to decant into sterilised jars what do I do with them? Do I just stand them in the dry pot, do I need water around them? Do I stand them on a rack above water? What’s the next step please?

[@empoweredcooks]

Hey there! Water is actually optional! Some say that adding an inch or two of water may help regulate the temperature. Enjoy!

[@sabinalethsteensen6659]

Hi there. Greetings from Denmark. I follow you as I have bought a Cosori Dual Airfryer, but now I have also bought a Ninja OL750eu and not a One pot but are the 2 machines the same? Denmark is REALLY behind in terms of both food products ☹ and machines, so is one pot the same as the Ninja? Could you perhaps make a few more recipes in such a deep cooker. Kind regards from Sabina

[@sonnydo95]

Hello, My instant pot does not have the temperature options: Less, normal, more. Only 2 options: Low and High. If I choose high, it is gonna go to BOIL, but this recipe requires no boiling. Do I use the low setting or set to a certain temperature?

[@patsycroft3517]

I have the same question.

[@carolgossett1337]

The sweetened condensed milk adds 220 grams of sugar....not 22.

[@lcinflorida8728]

Whaaaaa?! I can use vanilla yogurt so long as it has active cultures?? I knew I watched this vid for a reason ! TY 😃👍

[@yeehaw23smitty]

Thank you for doing this shout out to Frieda, Cathy. I am pleased to see this. That video is where I learned to make the yogurt from.

[@azgardener79]

You can freeze the whey and yse it as your starter culture instead of yogurt

[@thuyvuong9874]

I was looking for Vietnamese yogurt recipe that I saw a few years ago and stumbled upon your video, this is how the it's made also in the instant pot with condense milk and ultra pasteurized milk.

[@janetkeane9781]

We use milk straight from the farm. Works great with regular yogurt recipe.

[@Autiger6871]

I bought a Instant pot pro crisp 8 qt. I discovered it doesn’t have a yogurt button. I used the Sous Vide function and set the temperature to 110 for 8 hours. It worked. It did take a long time before it got to 110 deg. Not sure why. If you know of a better faster way please comment. I called Instant pot company but they were of no help.

[@empoweredcooks]

Wow! Nice hack using the sous vide function! If you go to Freida's website (or facebook group) I think there are experienced users who have done it without the yogurt button.

[@thinusenslin]

How about adding vanilla essence to the mix at the beginning. Will that work?

[@summerpearl1143]

You can use the whey as a starter in lacto-fermentation

[@scubaboog8496]

Hi Frugal girl, I made my very first batch of yogurt ever using your original frugal girl yogurt recipe that I found online using a cooler and hot water to Incubate it and my yogurt has turned out perfect every time! However, as I’m sure you remember what a pain in the butt it was to heat up the water to the right temperature put it in the cooler with your cups and then empty the cooler when it was all done. So many years ago I started using my instant pot instead of the cooler to incubate my portioned cups and it’s always turned out wonderful. My question for you is, if I want to make my yogurt in the traditional way where I have to heat it up and cool down before adding my starter, can I add the can of sweetened condensed milk at the time I add my starter culture?

[@rosebud71wilcox61]

I have been wanting to try this. I hope you and your family are well.

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes! ❤️

[@kathybarnes9897]

Tried this recipe and it is really good but I accidently used Natural Bliss Vanilla Almond Milk and think that was why it was runnier. A little too sweet with the vanilla creamer but happy with first try. Will try again soon.

[@ericbrower611]

Could you substitute evaporated milk for a low sugar yogurt? It's basically sugarless condensed milk.

[@leticiameza5578]

Gracias por simplificarlo. Compré la instat pot para no complicarme. Gracias

[@buttonsbel]

Finally something I can use the insta pot for😂 great tutorial ❤

[@bellalim6844]

Hello, i followed your recipe and used fairlige whole milk and fage yogurt. I didnt put any condensed milk, cooked with Yogurt mode for 8 hrs. It smells like yogurt but very watery. Im currently straining it in the fridge and wondering what went differently. The only difference i can think of is not putting condensed milk. Could it cause runny texture? Thank you!

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

Excellent video! As a quick FYI, Fairlife abuse to their animals is unspeakable-The calves treatment is heart wrenching-They say they fixed the issue. Make your own decision. Blessings

[@chefvinnie8952]

Thank you for the video. I have two questions for you : Do I strain for thickness after it has cooled down in the refrigerator OR While it’s still warm from the Insta pot? I understand the ultra pasteurized concept … Will the addition of lactose free effect the consistency? I clearly prefer Greek styled thick yogurt

[@mariavargas8395]

You have to let it cool down before straining

[@mariavargas8395]

And don't waste your extra $$$ on lactose free because is not necessary

[@jennyd9176]

If you want to strain it, do you do that AFTER it has chilled (unstirred) in the refrigerator all night?

[@mrserinpaul]

Yes

[@roopasastri]

Thank you for this video. Using this method can we use a smaller pot inside the Instant Pot liner pot to make less quantity? If so, we need to put water in the liner pot, right? Will it work? Advise please. TIA.

[@Brasslantern007]

It does not need to be ultra pasteurised. I’ve been using this method for years using filtered pasteurised whole milk.

[@circrna]

If your yogurt is runny, and you have to strain your tougher, you do not know how to make one. I am writing this as a Turkish.

[@amandaquek6506]

Hi thank you for sharing this yogurt recipe in instant pot . It has been game changer . But I want to ask I have a 8qt instant pot but I am only making 1 litre of milk and the pot can’t fit in my fridge . So I would like to ask if it is possible to use another metal bowl to place inside using 1 cup of water to pour in and set yogurt function ? Thank u

[@justiniangoldrif]

I added some vanilla, hopefully that doesn't stop it from working

[@rabiyahathar9021]

I did one batch of my yoghurt yesterday and I am amazed to see the results:))))))) the texture, creaminess and taste, 10/10. Followed all the tips and yayyyy I can finally please my kindergartener:) my husband loved it. Going to stick to this recipe and method for the rest of my life. Thank you sooooo very much.

[@empoweredcooks]

Awesome! You are welcome!

[@rabiyahathar9021]

I wanted to ask that I just bought fairlife 2%. Can I make low fat yoghurt without adding condensed milk to it? Will it be okay?

[@empoweredcooks]

@@rabiyahathar9021 yes for sure - it will be ea little more runny since it's the 2% rather than the full fat. And it will taste more like plain greek yogurt. Hope you love it!

[@outoftheforest7652]

Its funny that you commented that the Fairlife has the lowest calories and carbs then proceed to put in Sweet n Condensed milk.

[@KatAtkinson]

I just tried this recipe. It was so good!

[@caseymajor4803]

Well, I’m making yogurt this weekend… 😂 THANK YOU !!!

[@azsuncraft1942]

I followed your recipe using the SCM and loved the flavor! I need to figure out what I need to change next time, though, because my yogurt was not as creamy as yours at the end of the 8 hrs. There was visible whey at the perimeter and a tiny pool at the center top. I did strain it to thicken it, but think maybe I need to change something on the front end of this process to make it thicker from the start. Perhaps a more accurate measurement of 5% Fage or possibly incubate longer?

[@michellemitchell3524]

I learned how to make yogurt in the instant pot last year during the stay-at-home order and love it. I do the boil method with no added sugar and the yogurt is so yummy! Even plain. And I've never liked plain yogurt. I may try this method for my boyfriend though as he likes things a little sweeter. I'm a new subscriber...I started bingeing your videos when my sister got me the air fryer lid for my instant pot. Love your videos! They are informative and easy to watch!

[@empoweredcooks]

Hi Michelle! Welcome! I am not brave/patient enough to try the boil method. :) Props to you though! And thank you for subscribing! Do you find it's easy to replicate my recipes with the air fryer lid?

[@michellemitchell3524]

@@empoweredcooks Wow! Thanks for responding! To be honest I did scorch the yogurt once or twice in the beginning. But now it's pretty easy. I save the whey to use as a starter...it will last in the fridge for 6 months and then I throw it on the compost pile. Yes, your recipes are very easy to use with the IP fryer lid. I started using your recipes because there aren't a lot of recipes for the fryer lid other than tater tots and french fries. My sister gave me an air fryer that she no longer used and I can use that for things like salmon and burgers.

[@empoweredcooks]

@@michellemitchell3524 awesome! Thank you for letting me know! And you sound very resourceful... compost pile and all! 😄👏

[@johnhardin5168]

My first batch did not jell. It’s just as runny as when I started. I brought my milk temp to 180 but did not let it cool. I put my yogurt in, maybe a cup and set it to the yogurt setting for 9 hours. I did not take the seal ring out so it was pressurized. After 9 hours, I added more yogurt and reset it to 9 hours. This time I opened the air value so it won’t pressurize. If it don’t work this time, I’ll just drink it and try again. I used fresh whole milk from a local dairy. I also used their all natural yogurt. I didn’t look at the label to be see if it had live cultures. I got all this stuff at a natural foods truck patch. I think I just broke too many rules for it to work.

[@cathie926]

Seriously this was amazing. Tried 1st with the sweetened condensed milk, next will try with creamer.

[@empoweredcooks]

Sweet! I do have to say that it's not quite as sweet with the creamer... Just a heads up!

[@petrakihlstrom8163]

Can you use oatbased "milk" and use oatbased yoghurt ?

[@gloriaalvarez9473]

This was a great video. Thank you!

[@empoweredcooks]

You are so welcome!

[@geeva655]

What if instant pot is non stick and don’t have yogurt button. I just heard different process. Can u plz share that process too for yogurt making with no yogurt button on instant pot.

[@empoweredcooks]

I haven't personally tried that out so I don't have a good answer for you, unfortunately. But I'm in this fb group and I bet someone in there will have an answer for you! facebook.com/groups/InstantPotYogurt101/?ref=share

[@yippee2000]

Thanks so much for this! A few questions/comments.... Do yogurt pros think that if we DON'T sterilize all equipment (including the pot itself) that this may somehow compromise our results? Or is it fine not to sterilize beforehand? What is the rationale behind sterilizing? So do I understand that if a milk is labelled ultra-Filtered, that it is essentially ultra-Pasteurized... and then some (so in some ways perhaps even BETTER than simply ultra-Pasteurized)? As for making sure starter yogurt contains live/active cultures, I typically purchase yogurt (which I would then use as starter yogurt) from a 100% authentic, entirely GREEK market. It's so authentic that they make their yogurt in-house...there are no 'ingredient' details on the tub of yogurt, except that it says 'Yogurt'. lol. And it is extremely THICK and rather TART (not sweet). It's my understanding that such yogurt would indeed have lots of active cultures, no?? As for the actual cooking of the yogurt, there are a number of different Instant Pot models, and the buttons on each model can vary greatly, as does the manner in which one should adjust the cooking temperature. Your video didn't clearly state what temperature it should be cooked at, though the last thing that appeared on your Pot's display screen was 'Normal'. I assume for others of us (like me, who has the Duo Plus 6-quart model), that I would select the Medium temp option (my model only offers Low, Medium or High/Boil options, for the Yogurt setting....nothing that shows as a 'Normal' setting...) As for the general concept of 'cold-start' yogurt-making in an Instant Pot, my initial reaction was 'how is that possible....I thought you HAD to first boil the milk...then let it cool...and then while it's still warm (110F degrees), then you add the starter...and only THEN can you cook it all, slowly, over a lower temp?' But now that I think some more about it ...(and I think it's helpful to understand the SCIENCE of this...)...I'm guessing that the only reason some such recipes have us first BOIL the milk, is simply to ensure the milk is ...er....not 'contaminated'...safe for consumption and once it all becomes full of active cultures?' In other words, it's simply BECAUSE (in the case of the recipe you provide us, here) we are starting off with Ultra-Pasteurized or Ultra-Filtered milk, that we can therefore SKIP the boiling process. Do I understand that right? Otherwise, I'm not sure how or why some recipes suggest we HAVE to boil the milk first, when in fact it seems we do not...that making yogurt in the Instant Pot will work either way.... (so then why have ANYONE take that extra step of boiling - and then having to wait for it to cool - before cooking it for a number of hours?) I also noted that you mentioned we only add 2 TBSP of yogurt, but what wasn't totally clear was how much of everything else you were adding. So like for me, I have no interest in adding sweetened condensed milk. I just want to use milk, starter yogurt, and a smidge of vanilla extract. It appeared from the video that you used just One half-gallon of milk (plus a can of SC milk) and then the 2 TBSP of starter. I assume I could do the same recipe/quantities and simply forego the SC milk entirely. (Most other yogurt recipes I've seen...the quantities were generally One half-gallon of milk to 1-2 TBSP of starter yogurt.) You also mentioned we should not add anything more than 2 TBSP of starter...that anything beyond that could mess up your end result...maybe make the yogurt runny. I wonder if that was part of my issue with my recent epic-fail Instant Pot yogurt. I may have added a bit too much starter, assuming that it couldn't hurt and that it might in fact help to make my yogurt extra thick. (In fact, it never ended up solidifying at all, even after 9 hours of cooking at Medium....) NOTE TO SELF: (as I may likely come back here, when getting ready to try this again...) This is a COLD START (vs Boil start) recipe, and due to COLD START option, requires a very specific type of milk: Ultra-pasteurized (i.e., Horizon brand) or else Ultra-filtered milk (i.e., Fairlife brand)...ideally whole milk. You can also use Ultra-Pasteurized cream/half & half, to replace some of the milk quantity, to add additional 'creaminess' to the end result yogurt...)

[@lisablock7497]

What would the protein content be after it is made into yogurt? Just curious if you’re trying to stick to an amount grams of protein per day. Thanks in advance!

[@ericapereira6924]

When using the creamer as the sweetener, how much do you use? About the same amount as the sweetened condensed milk?

[@empoweredcooks]

You can use 1-2 cups of creamer!

[@ericapereira6924]

Thank you so much for the quick response!

[@ericapereira6924]

Also, did I miss the recipe for the homemade granola? I don't see it in the description anywhere

[@empoweredcooks]

@@ericapereira6924 good catch! I need to fix that! Here is a link to the granola recipe: fabulesslyfrugal.com/recipes/how-to-make-granola-from-scratch/

[@olivialeclair3542]

Do you have to use a new starter culture every time, or can you use the no boil yogurt as your new culture?

[@kayleenwest]

You mentioned portioning into jars before the fermentation process but not how. Do you put the jars in a water bath please? Any particular water level? Clarifying the milk for a cold start method was helpful thank you. I’ve used the whey successfully as the starter in the slow cooker so trying in the Instant Pot this time. The boil function didn’t seem to boil so glad to skip that step.

[@deryakarabulut7805]

It looks amazing! Thanks for the tips. I am gonna try my first ever yogurt in IP. By the way, you can use the yogurt juice for making bread with yeast. You will see how monstrously it will rise up:))

[@empoweredcooks]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@elenipapakyriacou1]

Have you ever made yoghurt in the ninja megazone airfryer or any other airfryer

[@jatraveler1277]

turned out nice and thick..9.30 hours. Adding the sweet condensed milk is just an option? I will go without it the next time. Does it just makes the yogurt more plain?

[@sharimontague7850]

I have an instant pot, but no yogurt setting. I have always made my yogurt on the stovetop or crockpot. I would like to start using the instant pot. What setting do you use when there is no yogurt setting?

[@adamadam3718]

I buy fresh Raw milk and boil, it bursts all the time. But in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, China does not happens. Instead it reduces in quantity depending upon how long you boil. Over there the cows are pastured raised and grass fed. Your help shall be highly appreciated.

[@vannessadash4310]

I'm making a batch right now! Question for next time. I was gifted Instant Pot Yogurt Cups. I saw where I would pour the mixture into the cups, but do I add water to the pot under a trivet? Or do I use the yogurt setting with a dry pot with the cups on a trivet? Thanks for providing such a great video!

[@free_duh7066]

I am wondering the same thing! Did you ever find out?

[@oldrvr]

I see a lot of complainers on here. For goodness sakes! If you don’t like the recipe…don’t make it again!

[@paulaa.7798]

😂😂😂😂😂. It’s called opinions and guess what you just posted yours, you also could have scrolled on by. I think she is a big girl and can take care of her own KZbin. God grief Karen.

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

Hi there how long can I store and freeze the tablespoons of plain yogurt to use later to make the no boil yogurt

[@rhondamiller2303]

When do I take some out for a starter for my next batch? Or do u have to buy store yogurt for the next batch again?

[@thuggy]

How much creamer would you use?

[@MA-sz5xv]

If you double the recipe, do you have to cook it for longer than eight hours? I made this recipe and it was good!

[@trunbytrun]

Great video, my question is about a specific Canadian brand milk .. wondering if we can make it from "Sealtest 3.25%" Can we make yugart of it without boiling or without bringing it to the room temperature ?

[@esthertorres6361]

Thank you for the video. If my starter is from my 1st batch with the sweet and condensed milk, do I still need to add a sweet condensed milk to my next batch?

[@empoweredcooks]

If you want it sweetened, yes you'll want to include it in your 2nd batch.

[@gigir6761]

We ONLY consume A2 Milk, yogurt and cheese for health reasons. QUESTION: How can I make yogurt using A2 dairy???

[@AvisBoone]

When freezing your starter in ice trays, what is the measurement of each cube?

[@isaiahmiringo7009]

Can i use Kirkland plain greek yogurt? It doesn't say live culture.

[@RebeccaHarkness]

adding up all these ingredients and just buying a tub of yogurt is way cheaper

[@NintCondition]

If you want to flavor with vanilla extract when do you add that?

[@108hindu]

Whey is very handy when making soup or stews. I’m a vegetarian. I’m not sure how well whey works with meat based dishes. I do like it in my home made instapot soup. Next time you have whey add a little to a small bowl of soup for a taste test.

[@empoweredcooks]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@literacynook]

Love this! Thank you! New subscriber!!! :)

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ange3193]

Why is the milk lactose free??

[@Quinton42]

I always use two probiotic capsules with 15 strains for a starter. Works great. Never tried the Fairlife milk. Looks easier. I'll try it next time. Thank you.

[@empoweredcooks]

Let me know how it goes for you!

[@AriannaGi]

You use the capsules instead of other yogurt?

[@Quinton42]

Yes, they work great. Store yogurt usually only has three strains. With the capsules you can get 10 to 15. Much better I think.@@AriannaGi

[@Quinton42]

Works every time. @@empoweredcooks

[@esteranoemilorencova5589]

do you have to set a temperature, or how does it work? I do have a pot, but there is no option for yogurt, so I have to set the time only. Can you help me, please Orbegozo HPE 6075 this one is, that I have