Step 1

Pour the milk and heavy cream into the Instant pot.

Step 2

Mix to combine.

Step 3

Press the YOGURT button on the Instant Pot repeatedly to select More mode.

Step 4

After 10 seconds, the Instant pot will beep and screen will read “BOIL”.

Step 5

Close the lid and walk away.

Step 6

After the boil cycle is complete, the screen will read “YOGT” and the Pot will turn off.

Step 7

Remove the lid.

Step 8

Stir the milk and check the temperature using a cooking thermometer.

Step 9

The milk must reach a temperature of at least 180°F.

Step 10

Allow the milk to cool until it reaches a temperature of 110 to 115 °F.

Step 11

Place ½ cup of the milk in a small bowl.

Step 12

Add the plain yogurt and stir to combine.

Step 13

Stir the yogurt mixture back into the milk mixture in the pot.

Step 14

Close the lid.

Step 15

Press the “Yogurt” button and adjust to Normal mode.

Step 16

Set the time for 8 hours.

Step 17

Close with a lid.

Step 18

When finished, the Instant Pot will beep and screen will read “YOGT”.

Step 19

Remove the lid.

Step 20

Transfer the yogurt to storage containers.

Step 21

Cover and chill until cold, about 4-6 hours, or up to 5 days.