Happy Frozen Yogurt Day!
Hallelujah! Finally a holiday that surpasses Groundhog Day, especially since the little rodent decided that we would have 6 more weeks of winter! What am I rambling on about? Frozen Yogurt Day! Yep, that’s right! Today, February 6, is Frozen Yogurt Day! Gotta love it. I just love holidays! Gives more meaning to food.
My favorite yogurt is Purple Cow. MMMMMMMMM. Love it!! Fresh raspberry/blackberry flavor with some white or dark chocolate chunks mixed in. If I am really fortunate, both white and dark chunks are in it. What’s your favorite?
Did you ever make homemade frozen yogurt? Not too difficult but it works best with an ice cream machine. Here is a recipe for everyone to try. I must admit that I’d rather go to the nearest ice cream stand, get the darn cone of my choice, and indulge. I have a weakness for ice cream so it is best for me to just have a treat once in a while than to have it readily available.
Did you know that frozen yogurt is in fact a healthier choice to ice cream? It has less fat as the yogurt replaces the cream. However, fat-free commercial versions of frozen yogurt usually have more sugar added. Yogurt helps to break down dairy, has high levels of proteins, and if it has live bacteria cultures will assist healthy bacteria in the body. (Sounds like something from Aliens) Yogurt can be a blessing in disguise, at least in moderation!
Purple Cow Frozen Yogurt
3 cups raspberries or blackberries or both
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup milk
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup dark or white chocolate chunks, or both
In food processor purée the raspberrie/blackberries until smooth, about 1 minute.
Strain and toss the seeds. Set aside.
MIx the sugar and cornstarch in a small pan. Add the milk and bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
Stir in raspberry purée and corn syrup and cool completely.
Stir together the raspberry mixture, chocolate chunks, and yogurt in a bowl.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Pour raspberry mixture into a ice cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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