Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This recipe for homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is sweet without being overly sweet and has a nice tang to it. It is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.

Original recipe by former contributor Erin of Texanerin Baking. This post has been updated from the archives to include additional information and the recipe has been slightly altered.

Creating this Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Now that it’s summer, I prefer no-bake desserts like this strawberry swirl frozen yogurt. If you’ve never made homemade frozen yogurt, you’re in for a treat.

Not only does homemade frozen yogurt taste much better than the kind from the mall, but it’s significantly cheaper and relatively healthy.

I also added some cream to see if it would result in creamier frozen yogurt. And it did! Feel free to use more Greek yogurt in place of the cream if you prefer to keep this recipe on the healthier side.

The next time you’re craving some ice cream, consider giving this healthier frozen yogurt a try! You can satisfy your craving while still eating somewhat healthy.

Tools Needed to Make Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• measuring cups and spoons – to measure the ingredients.
• whisk – to stir the yogurt mixture. 
• food processor – to puree and chop the strawberries.
• wooden spoon – to stir the strawberry mixture.
• ice cream machine – for the best results, churn the strawberry frozen yogurt in an ice cream maker.
• freezer-safe container – you want to make sure the storage container you use for your frozen yogurt is freezer-safe and airtight.
• butter knife – to swirl the strawberry mixture into the churned frozen yogurt.

What’s in this Easy Recipe for Strawberry Frozen Yogurt?

This recipe for frozen yogurt with strawberries has super simple ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

• Fresh Strawberries
• Honey
• Vanilla Extract
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Heavy Cream
• Vanilla Bean Paste
• Granulated Sugar

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this easy dessert recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Here’s a quick overview of the process:

1. First you’ll split the strawberries in half, pureeing half and chopping the other half. Next, in a small bowl, combine all the strawberries with honey and vanilla.
2. In another bowl, mix the ingredients for the frozen yogurt base. Then, stir half of the strawberry mixture into the frozen yogurt base.
3. Churn the frozen yogurt, then swirl the remaining strawberries into the frozen yogurt mixture.
4. Cover and freeze for an hour before serving.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt FAQs

Got questions about how to make this recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Can I Use Strawberry Yogurt Instead of Plain?

If you only have flavored yogurt on hand, you can certainly use that but keep in mind that you’ll need very little, if any, added sugar.

Mix everything except the sugar together and only start adding sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until the yogurt is sweet enough for your liking.

Can I Use Regular Yogurt Instead of Greek Yogurt?

Regular yogurt is not thick enough for this strawberry frozen yogurt recipe.

Do I have to Use Full-Fat Yogurt?

I used full-fat plain Greek yogurt here and I strongly encourage you to do the same.

The frozen yogurt won’t be as rich or creamy if you use low-fat or nonfat alternatives and you’ll end up with unpleasantly icy frozen yogurt.

Can I Make this Dairy-Free?

I have not tested this using dairy-free yogurt in place of full fat Greek yogurt, so I can’t speak to how it would turn out.

Can I Use a Different Fruit?

I used strawberries here because they’re easy to mash and they go well with honey, but feel free to use your favorite fruit.

For berries with larger seeds, you’ll most likely want to use a fine mesh strainer to remove them before adding the fruit to the frozen yogurt mixture. Peaches would also work well.

You can even leave the fruit out if you like. There’s just a hint of honey and it doesn’t distract from the strawberry flavor at all, but you can also use granulated sugar if you prefer.

Will Frozen Strawberries Work in this Recipe?

Yes, but you’ll want to completely thaw and drain excess liquid from the frozen strawberries before using them in the recipe for best results.

Do I Have to Use an Ice Cream Maker?

This homemade frozen yogurt will be creamier if you use an ice cream maker, but you can also mix it together and let it freeze for about two hours, stirring after every 20 minutes.

If you don’t stir it regularly, the center won’t freeze and the yogurt around the edge of the container will get too hard.

How to Store Leftover Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Leftovers should be stored in the freezer in an airtight container.

To help prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface, you may also add plastic wrap or parchment paper directly on the frozen yogurt before adding the lid.

Serving Leftover Homemade Frozen Yogurt

I’ve made a good deal of different frozen yogurt recipes and the one thing that’s always the same is that they freeze extremely hard. After four to six hours in the freezer, you’ll need to let the yogurt thaw a bit before enjoying.

If you’re patient, you can let it sit at room temperature but I prefer to microwave to thaw (provided that your container is microwave safe!). Here’s how:

• Place the container of the yogurt in the microwave and thaw using half power for 10 – 20 seconds intervals until you can break off a nice chunk.
• Recover the container of strawberry frozen yogurt and transfer it back to the freezer.
• Then put your serving in a separate bowl to continue defrosting using 10 second intervals until your desired consistency is reached.

Try this Recipe for Strawberry Frozen Yogurt!

Next time you’re looking for a delicious dessert for a hot day, give this homemade strawberry frozen yogurt recipe a try!

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