Brown Butter Frozen Yogurt
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite desserts to make because it comes together in under an hour with just a handful of ingredients. Brown butter brings this gorgeous nutty depth that transforms simple frozen yogurt into something truly special, and the whole thing is surprisingly easy if you've got a freezer. Plus, the yogurt itself gives you that probiotic boost while still feeling totally indulgent. It's the kind of recipe that looks fancy but honestly requires almost no skill, just a little patience while the butter does its thing.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter(browned)
- 400 gplain frozen yogurt
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 1 gcinnamon
- 1 gsalt
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Monitor the temperature to avoid scorching.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the unsalted butter while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble and brown, emitting a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be patient and whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- 3
Let the browned butter cool slightly before whisking in the vanilla extract.
Tip: Avoid using high heat to warm the butter, as it can become grainy.
- 4
Pour the browned butter mixture into a clean container and refrigerate until chilled.
Tip: This step is crucial for setting the butter and preventing a grainy texture.
- 5
Scoop the chilled browned butter mixture into a 1-quart ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can also place the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- 6
Once the frozen yogurt is almost fully churned, add the cinnamon and salt to taste.
Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust to your liking, as the cinnamon can quickly overpower the other flavors.
- 7
Transfer the Brown Butter Frozen Yogurt to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the texture to set properly.
- 8
Scoop and serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious and unique frozen yogurt flavor combination!
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