Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

This homemade blackberry frozen yogurt is tangy, creamy & incredibly easy to make! It’s a great way to make use of seasonal blackberries.

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This homemade frozen yogurt is a fantastic way to make use of seasonal blackberries!

This “fro yo” is surprisingly easy to make! Simply pick some blackberries off the nearest hedgerow (or buy them from the shop!), cook them with sugar until jammy, blend with yogurt, cream, milk & vanilla then churn in an ice cream machine. Once it’s been in the freezer for a few hours, it’s good to go!

Blackberry frozen yogurt is great eaten on its’ own but would also make a great addition to hot chocolate puddings, something citrusy like a lemon tart or a homemade blackberry crumble (for double the blackberry flavour!). It’s a real winner.

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What You’ll Need

• Blackberries – Wild blackberries work best for this frozen yogurt but shop bought or frozen berries will work as well.
• Yogurt – We’re using Greek yogurt here, for the creamiest texture!
• Cream – Make sure to use double/heavy cream for your frozen yogurt as this has the ideal fat content.
• Milk – Whole milk works best for this recipe.
• Vanilla – A good quality vanilla paste works best. This compliments the flavour from the blackberries nicely.
• Glucose – Glucose syrup is used to add sweetness & make our frozen yogurt easier to scoop. This is available to buy in most supermarkets.
• Salt – A small amount of sea salt enhances the flavours in our frozen yogurt. Don’t worry, it won’t taste salty!

How To Wash Wild Blackberries

Wild blackberries can be found on hedgerows & in woodlands in late summer & early to mid Autumn. Once ripe, they’ll be juicy, plump and a dark, black colour.

It’s important to wash wild blackberries after picking them, to remove any bugs & dirt. To do this fill a large bowl with 3 parts cold water & 1 part vinegar (apple cider or white wine works best) then add in the berries & leave to soak for at least 5 minutes. The acidity will draw out insects/bugs if there are any.

Drain the blackberries into a colander then refill the bowl with cold water & soak the berries for another 5 minutes. Repeat this step once more then drain & leave the berries to dry slightly before using.

Make sure not to use warm water or to run water directly onto the berries as this will turn them mushy.

How To Make Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

The full, printable recipe card for this frozen yogurt can be found at the bottom of this post! Here’s a quick rundown of the recipe…

1. Blackberry Puree
   To make a puree, we cook blackberries with sugar & a small amount of salt until the fruit is broken down, thick & jammy. Next, we stir in glucose syrup then blend smooth in a jug blender.
2. Blackberry Yogurt
   To the blackberry puree, we add Greek yogurt, double cream, whole milk & vanilla paste. We blend this to combine, pass through a sieve then refrigerate overnight.
3. Churning
   The next day, we churn the yogurt in an ice cream machine until it is the consistency of soft serve. If you take the temperature with a food probe, it should be around -4°c/25°f.
4. Freezing
   Once churned, our frozen yogurt needs to set in the freezer for at least a couple of hours, until scoopable.

Frozen Yogurt Tips & Tricks

• Use Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture & flavour.
• Chill the yogurt mix overnight, to reduce the churning time (this makes the frozen yogurt smoother & creamier once churned).
• Cook the blackberries until they’re thick & jammy, to cook the water out (this prevents larger ice crystals forming in the churned frozen yogurt).
• Churn the yogurt to the consistency of soft serve, to avoid over churning.
• Dip your scoop in hot water for easier scooping!
• Set your freezer to its’ lowest setting (around 18°c/-1°f) for the best set.
• Let your frozen yogurt sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Equipment Used

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