Instant Pot Homemade Yogurt

By bonnje

Using a Pressure Cooker to make homemade yogurt is the easiest and yummiest way to make yogurt. Use the instructions below for a quick reference when making your yogurt with the Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker.

Ingredients

• 1 Gallon 2% Milk
• 3 Tablespoons Powdered Milk (optional)
• 1/4 Cup yogurt with active cultures
• 1-2 Tablespoons Vanilla (optional)
• 1 Vanilla Bean (optional)
• 1/2 cup sweetener (optional)
• Nut Milk Bags
• Instant Pot

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Pour milk in pot.
Add powdered milk if using and stir.
Lock lid in place, plug in cooker.
Press yogurt.
Press adjust until display reads "boil".
When boil cycle is finished (about an hour), check the temperature and use the saute function to warm to 185 degrees F. Unplug cooker, remove pot and place on cooling rack. Cool milk to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix in yogurt starter and sweetener if using.
Lock lid in place and turn on cooker.
Press "yogurt" and incubate for 8 hours.
Chill yogurt for 6 hours or overnight.
Strain yogurt for ½-1 hour.
Place yogurt back in pot and mix to distribute evenly. Add vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds at this point, if desired.
Place yogurt in jars and set in fridge overnight.
Add your favorite mix-ins and enjoy!