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Instant Pot Yogurt (Regular and Greek )

Homemade yogurt tastes much better than store bought and only needs two ingredients. Learn how to make both regular and Greek yogurt.
Prep Time2 hours
incubation time12 hours
Total Time14 hours
Yield: 14 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup yogurt with active cultures or yogurt starter

Instructions

  • Make sure your Instant Pot and seal are clean before starting.
  • Pour the milk into the Instant Pot, secure the lid, press the yogurt button, and press until you see the word "boil" on the screen.
  • When the Instant Pot makes that helpful beep, remove the lid and check the temperature with a thermometer. It should read between 180 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the milk cool to 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. This takes 1 to 2 hours on its own, or you can speed it up by setting the pot in a bowl of ice water for 10 to 15 minutes. Check the temperature often, and spoon off any skin that forms on top.
  • Ladle out a small amount of the warm milk into a bowl and whisk in the yogurt starter. Pour the mixture back into the pot and whisk to combine.
  • Place the inner pot back into the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Press the yogurt button until the screen reads 12 hours.
  • Once the time is up, check the yogurt. It should be thickened and jiggle just slightly.

To Make Greek Yogurt

  • Set cheesecloth over a fine-mesh strainer and pour the yogurt in. Let it strain for at least 2 hours.
  • Ladle the yogurt into large mason jars. If a milk skin has formed, use an immersion blender to break it up and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Whole milk gives you that rich, creamy yogurt. You can use lower-fat milk, but your yogurt will turn out a bit thinner.
  • The longer you let your yogurt culture, the tangier and thicker it gets. Feel free to adjust the time to suit your taste.