Instant Pot Yogurt

Step 1

Add Milk: Add milk to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid but ensure the valve is on SEAL.

Step 2

Boil Milk: Push the yogurt button until the screen reads BOIL. Let the cycle complete- this could take up to an hour. Quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Use a thermometer to test the temperature. It should read 180°F-200°F. Repeat the boil cycle if the milk is lower than 180°F.

Step 3

Read Temperature: Fill your sink or a large bowl with cold water. Remove the insert, with the milk, from your Instant Pot and place it in the cold water. Stir, while taking the temperature, until it reaches 110°F-115°F.

Step 4

Add Yogurt Starter: Ladle about ½ a cup of the milk into a bowl, add the yogurt, and mix well to combine. Add the mixture back into the pot with the rest of the milk and stir.

Step 5

Make Yogurt: Add the insert back into the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and click the yogurt button, then set the time for 8-12 hours. 8 hours for a more mild tasting yogurt and up to 12 hours for a tangier flavor.

Step 6

Bottle Yogurt: After this process, remove the lid. There will be no pressure to release. Transfer the yogurt to a large container or smaller individual containers and refrigerate for 4-5 hours to set.