Keto Greek Yogurt

Enjoy rich and creamy keto Greek yogurt that's homemade with just a few wholesome ingredients. This recipe balances healthy fats and proteins while keeping carbs very low, making it perfect for ketogenic diets. Thick and tangy, it can be flavored to your taste or used as a versatile base for keto breakfasts, snacks, or desserts.

Ingredients

• Yogurt Base:
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons plain active yogurt or yogurt starter culture
• Flavoring (optional):
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Keto-friendly sweetener, to taste (such as stevia or erythritol)

Directions

1. Heat the milk and cream in a double boiler or heavy pot to 180°F (82°C) and hold for a few minutes to denature proteins. Let cool to 110°F (43°C).
2. Remove any skin from the milk surface. Mix 1/2 cup of the warm milk with yogurt starter and stir into the rest of the milk.
3. Pour the mixture into a yogurt maker or a covered container, incubate at 100-110°F (37-43°C) for 8-12 hours or until yogurt is set and tangy.
4. Refrigerate the yogurt for a few hours to chill.
5. For Greek-style, strain the yogurt through a cheesecloth-lined strainer in the fridge for 12-18 hours until thickened to desired consistency.
6. Before serving, stir in vanilla and keto sweetener if using.