Lemon Lavender Frozen Yogurt
Lemon Lavender Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 3 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons culinary dried lavender
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 2-3 large lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2-3 large lemons
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and the 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of culinary dried lavender. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the lavender solids. Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 cups of full-fat Greek yogurt, the cooled lavender syrup, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the frozen yogurt base for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to ensure it is thoroughly chilled. This step is crucial for achieving the proper consistency during churning.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
Once the base is thoroughly chilled, pour it into the frozen bowl of your ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for 20 to 25 minutes, until the frozen yogurt reaches the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
⏱️ 25 min - 7
Transfer the soft frozen yogurt to an airtight freezer-safe container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the frozen yogurt to prevent ice crystal formation, then secure the lid. Freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
⏱️ 180 min - 8
Scoop the firm Lemon Lavender Frozen Yogurt into serving bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Lemon Lavender Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 3 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons culinary dried lavender
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 2-3 large lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2-3 large lemons
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and the 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of culinary dried lavender. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the lavender solids. Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 cups of full-fat Greek yogurt, the cooled lavender syrup, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the frozen yogurt base for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to ensure it is thoroughly chilled. This step is crucial for achieving the proper consistency during churning.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
Once the base is thoroughly chilled, pour it into the frozen bowl of your ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for 20 to 25 minutes, until the frozen yogurt reaches the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
⏱️ 25 min - 7
Transfer the soft frozen yogurt to an airtight freezer-safe container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the frozen yogurt to prevent ice crystal formation, then secure the lid. Freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
⏱️ 180 min - 8
Scoop the firm Lemon Lavender Frozen Yogurt into serving bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min