Lemon-Basil Frozen Yogurt Recipe

By pattie_d

This creamy, unique froyo is a cinch to make and will have you cooled down in no time.

Ingredients

• 6 cups (48 ounces) plain yogurt
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Discard liquid from bowl. Place yogurt in a large bowl; stir in the basil, sugar, walnuts and lemon peel.

Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Yield: 3 cups.