Easy Instant Pot Yogurt in Jars (Cold Start Method)
Makes fresh, homemade yogurt in an Instant Pot using a cold start method and a yogurt starter culture.
660 min
Servings4
Plan it in the app to put it on your week.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Kosher
Steps
- 1Add cold milk to clean jars (no need to sanitize first), leaving a little headspace.
- 2Whisk in starter culture thoroughly at the proper starter-to-milk ratio (if it's your first time activating a freeze-dried starter that you've purchased, follow the directions on the package to make your first batch). Place loose-fitting lids on the jars.
- 3Set jars in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and close the lid (with no sealing ring). Set the pot to the Yogurt Function on low temperature for 9 hours, or until yogurt is visibly set when a jar is tipped sideways (you can culture longer if you like your yogurt very tart).
- 4Remove jars from Instant Pot and place in the refrigerator to chill overnight. Store yogurt in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks, but save a little yogurt aside for the next batch (re-culture within a week).
Make it yours
Swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays exactly as it is.
Questions
How long does easy instant pot yogurt in jars (cold start method) take to make?
About 660 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.