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Craving homemade frozen yogurt that rivals your favorite yogurt shop? Surprisingly, you can achieve that same refreshingly delicious taste with just three humble ingredients!

Stemmed glass of frozen yogurt topped with raspberries.

Frozen yogurt shops may not be as trendy as they used to be, but my love for the famous tart frozen yogurt that put them on the map remains strong. And guess what? Whipping it up in your own kitchen is an absolute breeze. For all their popularity, you’d think those yogurt shops held onto some secret recipe, but the truth is, creating this tangy frozen dessert is astonishingly simple: yogurt, sugar, and honey – that’s all it takes! As for the additives that find their way into those yogurt chains’ mixtures, who knows? But when you make tart frozen yogurt in your own kitchen, these three humble ingredients are all you need. To achieve that dreamy, creamy consistency, an ice cream machine is required. If you don’t have one yet, it’s definitely worth considering (this is the one I have). Homemade ice creams, yogurts, and sorbets are a joy to make, especially during the summertime, and this recipe is no exception.

What You’ll Need To Make Tart Frozen Yogurt

ingredients for tart frozen yogurt

I’ve tried this recipe with all types of yogurt, from whole milk Greek yogurt to nonfat regular yogurt. Using Greek-style yogurt results in intensely creamy frozen yogurt with an ice cream-like consistency. It’s delicious but much creamier than the version you know from most frozen yogurt shops. I prefer to combine regular yogurt and Greek yogurt for a lighter consistency.

As for the fat content, I recommend whole milk or low-fat. (Although note that low-fat gets icy and hard in the freezer, so use whole milk if you’re not planning to serve the whole batch right away.) Nonfat just isn’t as good.

How To Make Frozen Yogurt

yogurt, sugar and honey in mixing bowl

Combine the yogurts, sugar and honey in a large bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and add a few more tablespoons of sugar if necessary (some brands of yogurt are more tart than others).

whisked tart yogurt mixture

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing yogurt in your ice cream machine.

frozen yogurt in ice cream machineYou’ll know it’s ready when it’s smooth and stiff (it will harden even more in the freezer). Serve right away or stash in the freezer until you’re ready to serve. If the yogurt stays in the freezer more than a few hours, you may need to let it sit out on the countertop for a bit to soften before serving.

Stemmed glass of frozen yogurt topped with raspberries.

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Tart Frozen Yogurt

Craving homemade frozen yogurt that rivals your favorite yogurt shop? Surprisingly, you can achieve that same refreshingly delicious taste with just three humble ingredients!

Servings: 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt (low fat or whole milk)
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (low fat or whole milk)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Fruit toppings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour any excess liquid out of the yogurt containers. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurts, sugar, and honey until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and add a few more tablespoons of sugar or honey if necessary (some brands of yogurt are more tart than others).
  2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing yogurt in your ice cream/frozen yogurt machine. You'll know it's ready when it's smooth and stiff (it will harden even more in the freezer). Serve right away with fruit toppings, if using, or transfer to a container and freeze until ready to eat. If the yogurt stays in the freezer more than a few hours, you may need to let it sit out on the countertop for a bit to soften before serving.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Calories: 362
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Sugar: 60 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Sodium: 133 mg
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • I make my own yogurt. How would you suggest making changes?

    • — Libby on July 20, 2023
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    • Hi Libby, I’m not sure how you make your yogurt so it’s really hard to say what changes you should make. You may want to give this one a try and see how they compare. It may be easier for you to tweak from there. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!

      • — Jenn on July 20, 2023
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  • This recipe is so simple yet so delicious. Even if I use full milk yogurts, it still freezes solid like ice, so we only make it fresh and eat. It’s fantastic!

    • — Kbear on July 7, 2023
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  • Loved every single bite!! Looking forward to trying it with less sugar and honey. Fresh berries and sliced almonds sealed the deal! Thank you!

    • — Lisa on May 17, 2023
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  • Amazing!!!!!

    • — Jorge on May 7, 2023
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  • I made this tonight and it was so amazing!! I only used 1/2 a cup of sugar to make it healthier and it was absolutely perfect. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I will be making it all the time!

    • — Sel on March 31, 2023
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