Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade cherry frozen yogurt, a perfect summer treat that combines creamy yogurt and sweet-tart cherries. This easy-to-make dessert is not only delicious but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor. Whether enjoyed on a hot day or as a delightful evening snack, each scoop promises to transport you back to carefree summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the cherries by removing stems and pits.
- In a blender, combine cherries, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened.
- If no ice cream maker is available, freeze in a shallow dish for about 4 hours, stirring every hour.
- Serve scoops in bowls or cones, topped with additional cherries or your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg