Whipped Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole-Milk Greek Yogurt ((substitute: 5% Greek yogurt) (227 grams))
• 1/4 to 1/2 Cup COLD Heavy Cream ( – to taste (2-4 ounces) (SEE NOTES))
• 2 TBS Honey (– or more to taste (substitute: agave or maple syrup))
• 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract ((substitute: seeds from a whole vanilla bean))
• Pinch Kosher Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Add Yogurt and Cream to Mixer: Gather Ingredients: Collect and measure the yogurt, ¼ cup of cream, honey, vanilla, and salt. Add everything to a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.

2. 2

   Beat Greek Yogurt With Cream: Beat Ingredients: Starting on the LOWEST speed, beat the ingredient together for about 20-30 seconds, or until the cream and yogurt start to come together. Once they start to mix, slowly increase the speed until you reach the HIGHEST speed. Beat for 1 ½ minutes.

3. 3

   Scrape the Bowl: Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl.

4. 4

   Beat Greek Yogurt Cream Again: Continue beating the Greek yogurt on HIGH speed for about 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and medium peaks form when you remove the whisk.

5. 5

   Taste and Adjust Whipped Yogurt Cream: Taste the whipped Greek yogurt and adjust for taste and consistency as you see fit, adding more honey for sweetness and more cream (one tablespoon at a time) for a thinner consistency. Make sure you beat the mixture after making any adjustments.(Note: If you want to add fresh herbs, like chopped mint, now is the time to do it. Use the rubber spatula to gently fold everything together.) (Tip: If you want to use the whipped yogurt as a base for parfaits or as a layer in desserts, I recommend using just ¼ cup of heavy cream to keep the yogurt mixture thick. If you want to use the whipped Greek yogurt as a topping, I like to thin it slightly by using 1/3 cup of cream.)

6. 6

   Use or Store Whipped Yogurt: Serve whipped yogurt with your favorite fresh fruits, crackers, and cookies; layer it in parfaits and trifles, or enjoy plain. Alternatively, you can store the Greek yogurt in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.