How to Make Frozen Yogurt: Tart, Customizable & Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt
Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mixes & Flavor Compounds
Learn how to make three styles of frozen yogurt using Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mixes: classic Tart Frozen Yogurt, customizable Neutral Frozen Yogurt, and plant-based Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt. In this step-by-step tutorial, Chef Steve walks through the batching, blending, resting, and freezing process for each base, along with options for adjusting richness and creating custom flavors. Each Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mix is formulated to provide the proper balance of sugars, solids, sweeteners, and stabilizers, giving operators a consistent foundation while leaving room for flavor creativity. Pair each base with Itaberco Flavor Compounds, toppings, sauces, and fruit fillings to create everything from nostalgic frozen yogurt flavors to more modern, signature menu concepts.
Create a rich, naturally tart frozen yogurt, or incorporate fresh yogurt for a creamier texture and more traditional yogurt profile.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon whole milk
- Optional: Up to 900 g plain fresh yogurt
Instructions:
Step 1: Combine the ingredients.
➤ Add the Itaberco Tart Frozen Yogurt Mix to 1 gallon of whole milk.
Step 2: Optional: Add fresh yogurt.
➤ For a creamier texture and stronger yogurt profile, replace up to 900 g of the whole milk with plain fresh yogurt.
Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds
➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.
Step 4: Cover and chill.
➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.
Step 5: Reblend before freezing.
➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.
➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Itaberco Neutral Frozen Yogurt Mix creates a light, classic frozen yogurt base that can be served as-is or customized with Flavor Compounds to create signature flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon whole milk
- Itaberco Neutral Frozen Yogurt Mix
- Optional: Itaberco Flavor Compound
Instructions:
Step 1: Choose your milk.
➤ Combine the Neutral Frozen Yogurt Mix with 1 gallon of skim milk* for a lighter, nostalgic frozen yogurt profile.
*For a richer and creamier texture, use 1 gallon of whole milk instead.
Step 2: Add flavor if desired.
➤ Customize the base with an Itaberco Flavor Compound. Try familiar profiles such as Peach or Strawberry, or create more distinctive flavors such as Vanilla, Brown Butter or Ube.
Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds
➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.
Step 4: Cover and chill.
➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.
Step 5: Reblend before freezing.
➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.
➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Create a light, plant-based frozen yogurt using Itaberco Neutral Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Mix and water, or use oat milk for a richer and creamier finished product.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon whole milk
- Itaberco Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Mix
- Optional: Itaberco Flavor Compound
Instructions:
Step 1: Choose your milk.
➤ Combine the Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Mix with 1 gallon of water for a lighter frozen yogurt.
*For a richer and creamier texture, use 1 gallon o
Step 2: Customize the flavor.
➤ Pair the base with Itaberco Flavor Compounds. Fruit flavors such as Sour Cherry or Passion Fruit create bright, refreshing options, while oat milk pairs especially well with more indulgent profiles such as Cinnamon Roll or Espresso.
Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds
➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.
Step 4: Cover and chill.
➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.
Step 5: Reblend before freezing.
➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.
➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
