Crock Pot Yogurt

Of all the things you’ve made in your Crock Pot, I’m guessing yogurt isn’t on the list.  I hadn’t really heard of Crock Pot yogurt either until I heard the buzz on our discussion forums a couple years ago (check out our Crock Pot Forum).   I tested it out myself, tweaked and experimented, and the instructions that worked best for me are as follows:

What You’ll Need for Crock Pot Yogurt:

• 8 cups (1/2 gallon) milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt with live cultures (I used Fage Greek yogurt)
• Insulation for Crock Pot (a thick bath towel works well)

Crock Pot Yogurt Instructions:

Pour milk into Crock Pot and turn on low setting.  Cover and cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  Unplug Crock Pot and, while still covered, allow to sit for 3 hours.  Scoop out 2 cups of milk and place in a bowl.  Whisk in 1/2 cup yogurt and return to the Crock Pot.  Stir to combine.

Put the lid back on the Crock Pot and wrap with towel to insulate.  Allow to sit overnight, or 8 hours.  Place in plastic containers and refrigerate.  The yogurt lasts seven to ten days.  If you find that the yogurt is too watery, strain it with a coffee filter.  If you enjoy fruity yogurt, I find that mixing jam into the yogurt tastes great and similar to commercial yogurt.

The crock pot yogurt tip appears on page 191 of Instant Bargains:  600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bill and Eat Well for Less.

This was inspired by and credited in the book to http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ (thanks, Stephanie!). Read more on our forums about making your own Crock Pot Yogurt.  What other strange things have you made in YOUR Crock Pot? 

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