Lemon-Basil Frozen Yogurt Recipe

By dette

This creamy, unique fro yo is a cinch to make and will have you cooled down in no time. Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, HI

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
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.



Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 279 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.