Description
Creamy homemade coffee frozen yogurt delivers rich espresso notes with silky Greek yogurt undertones. Cold summer desserts invite passionate palates to savor complex coffee-infused sweetness and smooth refreshing textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) plain Greek-style yogurt, cold
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tbsps instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse: Gently heat milk in a saucepan until tiny bubbles form, whisking instant coffee powder until completely dissolved. Cool the aromatic coffee-milk mixture to room temperature.
- Caramelize: In a separate pan, transform water and granulated sugar into a clear, shimmering syrup by bringing to a rolling boil.
- Whip Meringue: Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually incorporate the hot sugar syrup while continuously whisking to create a glossy, stable meringue.
- Blend Base: Combine plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and cooled coffee-milk mixture in a large bowl, stirring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate: Delicately fold the meringue into the yogurt mixture, preserving its airy texture and ensuring even ingredient distribution.
- Churn: Process the creamy concoction in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s guidelines, typically 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft, velvety texture.
- Set and Freeze: Transfer the churned frozen yogurt to a freezer-safe container, leveling the surface. Freeze for 2-3 hours to develop rich flavors and achieve optimal consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a delightful textural contrast and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Milk Temperature Control: Heat milk gently to prevent scorching and ensure smooth coffee dissolution.
- Sugar Syrup Precision: Watch for clear, syrupy consistency when boiling sugar to achieve perfect meringue texture.
- Egg White Whipping Technique: Beat whites until soft peaks form, creating a stable base for the meringue.
- Folding Method: Incorporate meringue delicately to maintain volume and prevent deflation of the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg