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raspberry frozen yogurt

Homemade Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

Delicious Homemade Raspberry Frozen Yogurt recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups of frozen yogurt
Calories: 1025

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz frozen raspberries
  • 1 3/4 cups Fage Total 5% yogurt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp orange liqueur
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Add the frozen raspberries, Fage Total 5% yogurt, orange juice, sugar, orange liqueur, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. The frozen raspberries will gradually break down as the blender runs, creating a thick, pourable base. I like to scrape down the sides halfway through blending to ensure everything combines evenly without any lumps of yogurt.
  2. Pour the blended mixture from Step 1 through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract as much of the smooth base as possible while leaving the seeds behind. This creates a silkier texture in your final frozen yogurt. Once strained, stir in the lemon juice to brighten the raspberry flavor and add a subtle tartness that balances the sweetness.
  3. Transfer the strained mixture to your refrigerator or freezer for 10-15 minutes, just until it's cold to the touch but not yet frozen. A cold base churns more efficiently in an ice cream machine and produces better texture. I find that this brief chill also helps the flavors meld together nicely before churning.
  4. Pour the chilled mixture from Step 3 into your ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes. The mixture will gradually thicken and increase in volume as it freezes and incorporates air. Stop churning when it reaches a soft-serve consistency—thick, creamy, and just barely scoopable.
  5. Serve the frozen yogurt immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours until it reaches a firmer, scoopable texture. If freezing for storage, cover tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid to prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface.