Lemon-Ginger Frozen Yogurt
A light and refreshing dessert, lemon frozen yogurt gets a hit of sweet heat from candied ginger in this easy ice cream application. This recipe first appeared in Season 6 of Good Eats.
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 hours
Yield: 1 quart
Software
- 8 cups plain whole-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized or candied ginger
Specialized Hardware
- Ice cream maker
- Cheesecloth
- Fine-mesh sieve
Procedure
Place 4 layers of cheesecloth in a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Add the yogurt and cover with the cheesecloth overhand. Place a plate or pot lid on top of the cheesecloth and secure with a weightA 16-ounce can from the pantry should do.. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. The desired consistency is that of soft cream cheese. - Combine the drained yogurt, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh ginger in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and process per manufacturer's instructions until the mixture reached the consistency of soft-serve ice cream, about 25 minutes.
- During the last minute of mixing, add the crystallized ginger. Transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.