- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“A refreshing and healthy ice cream made with plain yogurt, heavy cream, and vanilla, perfect for hot days.”
What you need to know
- Iogurte natural garante a textura cremosa e o sabor doce natural
- Creme de leite adiciona mais densidade e sabor
- Essência de baunilha é opcional, mas completa o sabor
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener to taste
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence (optional)
- Fresh fruits or syrup for accompaniment (optional)
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, add the plain yogurt and the sugar (or sweetener). Mix well until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, if you are using it. Mix until completely incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a mold or container that can go into the freezer.
- Place in the freezer and let it rest for about 4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Every 30 minutes, remove the ice cream from the freezer and stir with a fork to avoid ice crystals.
- After 4 hours, the ice cream should be ready to be served. Remove from the freezer a few minutes before serving to facilitate cutting.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh fruit or syrup of your choice.
Chef's tips
- Mexa o sorvete a cada 30 minutos para evitar cristais de gelo
- Deixe o sorvete congelar em intervalos para melhor textura
- Use frutas frescas como decoração para adicionar mais vitaminas
Variations
- Adicione morangos picados para um sabor vermelho
- Troque a baunilha por essência de chá verde para um sabor mais refrescante
- Use iogurte natural de frutas para variar o sabor
Substitutions
- Iogurte natural pode ser substituído por iogurte griego
- Creme de leite pode ser substituído por leite com gelatina dissolvida
- Açúcar pode ser substituído por adoçante artificial
How to store
Let the ice cream freeze completely before storing. Store in an airtight box in the freezer for up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze, as it may alter the texture of the ice cream. If freezing, pour back into a container and let it melt a little before serving.
What to serve with
Serve with chocolate or strawberry sauce to add more flavor and texture.
Frequently asked questions
Will the ice cream be good if I don't use vanilla?
Yes, the ice cream will be good without vanilla, but the flavor will be simpler.
How can I tell if the ice cream is ready to be served?
The ice cream will be ready when it is firm to the touch, but will still melt easily when poked with a fork.
Can I use boxed sugar instead of powdered sugar?
Yes, you can use boxed sugar, but you may need to adjust the amount to get the desired consistency.
Can I make this ice cream with fruit yogurt?
Yes, you can use fruit yogurt to give a different flavor, but remember that the consistency may be different.
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