Homemade Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a mild cheese that is soft and slightly tangy. It is made from cow’s milk and comes in a block which is dense and firm or in spreadable tubs which are whipped with a little milk or cream to make it easier to spread.

Homemade Cream Cheese Notes

• Milk not curdling – This can happen when your milk is not warm enough or if the lemons you used were not acidic enough.
• No lemons – If you have no lemons, white vinegar will work just as well, giving a very similar end product.
• Thick or thin – For a thicker cream cheese, strain for longer, for thinner strain for a shorter period of time.
• Best milk – Full cream milk works the best as it gives the cream cheese a creamier texture and taste.
• Flavours – Flavours can definitely be added to this homemade cream cheese. Some ideas to add are: herbs, honey, garlic, black pepper and chives. Just make sure to add them after blending the cream cheese.

Ingredients for Homemade Cream Cheese

To make this homemade cream cheese recipe, you will need:

• 2 litres of Full Cream Milk
• Juice of 1 ½ lemons
• Pinch of Salt

Making Homemade Cream Cheese

Pour the milk into a large saucepan and heat gently until it is steaming. Do not boil.

Gently add the lemon juice and stir, then allow the milk to curdle.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth or very fine sieve, draining for around 30 to 60 minutes. The longer you strain, the thicker and firmer the cream cheese will be.

Add a pinch of salt to the strained cream cheese and blend or stir it the mixture until it has come together into a smooth cheese.

Place in the fridge to set before serving.

Storing Homemade Cream Cheese

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Homemade Cream Cheese Recipe

This homemade cream cheese recipe is rich, creamy and so easy to make.

Keyword Cheese, Cream Cheese, Homemade

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Cups

Calories 642kcal

Author S Jones

Ingredients

• 2 Litres Full Cream Milk
• 1 ½ Lemons Juiced
• Pinch Salt

Instructions

• Pour the milk into a large saucepan and heat gently until it is steaming. Do not boil.
  
• Gently add the lemon juice and stir, then allow the milk to curdle.
  
• Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  
• Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth or very fine sieve, draining for around 30 to 60 minutes. The longer you strain, the thicker and firmer the cream cheese will be.
  
• Add a pinch of salt to the strained cream cheese and blend or stir it through.
  
• Place in the fridge to set before serving.
  
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 1659mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 1689IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 1290mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Printable Constellation Book

This printable constellation book is a great way to learn about 33 different constellations that can be seen in the skies around the world.

• white paper
• printer
• laminator
• star stickers
• dry erase marker
• binder ring

Using the Constellation Book

This constellation book can be used in a multitude of ways.

• once laminated, use a dry erase marker to trace the shapes of the constellations to help learn the different shapes
• as reference cards while looking for the constellations in the sky
• to create your own ‘constellations’ by punching out the stars and shining a light on the page
• add star stickers in the same position on a page of paper and then drawing the lines to copy/recreate the constellations

Other Space and Solar System ideas

• Sugar Cookie Solar System
• Phases of the Moon Flip Book
• Galaxy Shirt
• Swirly-Whirly Planets
• Watercolour Solar System
• Space Cards
• Space Activity Pack
• Space Explorers Activities
• Solar Eclipse Printables
• Phases of the Moon Activities
• Printable Constellation Book
• Constellation Cards

Constellations 

The constellations in this printable pack are:

• Cassiopeia – The Queen
• Cepheus – The King
• Draco – The Dragon
• Ursa Minor – The Little Bear
• Aquarius – The Water Bearer
• Ursa Major – The Great Bear
• Aries – The Ram
• Cancer – The Crab
• Capricorn us – The Sea Goat
• Gemini – The Twins
• Leo – The Lion
• Libra – The Scales
• Pieces – The Fish
• Sagittarius – The Archer
• Scorpius – The Scorpion
• Taurus – The Bull
• Virgo – The Maiden
• Andromeda – The Chained Princess
• Cetus – The Whale
• Pegasus – The Winged Horse
• Perseus – The Medusa Killer
• Bootes – The Herdsman
• Hercules – The Hero
• Lupus – The Wolf
• Aquila – The Eagle
• Cygnus – The Swan
• Delphinus – The Dolphin
• Lyra – The Harp
• Auriga – The Charioteer
• Canis Major – The Great Dog
• Columba – The Dove
• Orion – The Hunter
• The Crux – The Southern Cross

To grab your free constellation book, sign up below:

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Other Lapbooks:

• Butterfly Lapbook
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• Bee Lapbook
• Snake Lapbook

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• Bee Letter Find
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• Bee Counting Mats
• Bee Life Cycle Playdough Mats
• Bee Life Cycle Cards
• Bee Counting Mats 2
• How to Create a Bee Friendly Garden
• DIY Reusable Beeswax Wraps

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Homemade Beetroot Lip Balm

This homemade beetroot lip balm not only adds a lovely tint to your lips, but it also helps with improving blood circulation to the area while help to repairing dry and damaged lips.

Carrier Oils

When making a salve, choosing the correct carrier oil can improve the impact of the salve as each carrier oil has its own set of distinct properties. Blending a couple of carrier oils can also help maximise their benefits. 

With this salve recipe, there are multiple carrier oils that could be used including:

• Avocado Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Argan Oil
• Rosehip Oil
• Hemp Oil
• Safflower Oil

You can learn more about carrier oils here.

Essential Oils

You can add a few drops of essential oils to this lip balm if you wish, though please remember that essential oils are potent, and need to be diluted. As this lip balm is being used on your lips, you will need to use essential oils that are gentle enough to be applied to your lips – and used in the correct quantities.

Just be careful using some essential oils such as tea tree and peppermint, around children and pregnant women, making sure to do your research before using.

I personally prefer not to use essential oils in my lip balms as they may enter your mouth and I do not recommend ingesting essential oils.

Lip Balm Tips and Tricks

• This recipe can be used with a number of different infused oils instead of the carrier oil
• Essential oils are optional. If you want to add some, try using bergamot, orange, peppermint, spearmint or cinnamon.
• A small amount of honey could be added for extra healing properties, though this will affect the shelf life of the product. It would be best to store it in the fridge and use quickly.
• I live in a hot climate, so this is made with adding extra beeswax to stop it from melting during hot summers, thus making this a harder lip balm. You may want to decrease/increase the beeswax to suit your climate. You can test the consistency of your lip balm by placing a small amount of mixture into the freezer for 2 minutes. Then take it out and let it come to room temperature before testing its hardness. If it is too soft, add a little more beeswax, if too hard, add a little more oil.
• You can substitute carnauba wax for beeswax, though it is harder than beeswax, so you will probably need to decrease the amount slightly. 
• Vitamin E is optional, and is often added to beauty products as an antioxidant to prevent rancidity, as well as for its amazing skin-healing properties.

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Ingredients for Making Beetroot Lip Balm

To make beetroot lip balm, you will need:

• 4 tsp Beetroot Powder
• 4 TBSP Glycerin
• 2 TBSP Beeswax
• 2 TBSP Coconut Oil
• 5 drops Essential Oils – Optional

TIP – When using beeswax in your products, just note that it does harden very quickly as it cools. This means that it can be quite difficult to remove from the dishes and cutlery that is used. For this reason, I have dedicated bowls and cutlery that is only used for making homemade products, especially ones that contain beeswax.

Making Beetroot Lip Balm

Place the glycerin in a glass jug.

Mix in the beetroot powder and leave the mixture to stand for a few hours or overnight to infuse.

When infused, place the beeswax and coconut oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted.  Stir in between each heat burst.

This process could also be done in a double boiler.

Slowly and carefully pour the glycerin mixture into the beeswax mixture and whisk quickly to mix together.

Add the essential oil if using and mix through.

Allow the mixture to cool down, mixing on a regular basis to make sure the red is incorporated throughout the mixture.

Then pour the mixture into small glass jars, lip balm containers or tins.

Let the lip balm cool and set.

The lip balm is now ready to label, date and store.

Storing This Lip Balm

Place the lip balm in small glass jars, Lip Balm Containers or Push Up Containers to protect it from exposure to light and air. 

Store in the fridge and throw out if you see mould appear.

When properly stored, this lip should last up to one month.

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Homemade Beetroot Lip Balm

This easy to make, all-natural homemade beetroot lip balm is a great way to naturally tint your lips while also nourishing them and keeping them soft.

Keyword Beetroot, Beetroot Lip Balm, Homemade, Lip Balm

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author S Jones

Ingredients

• 4 tsp Beetroot Powder
• 4 TBSP Glycerin
• 2 TBSP Beeswax
• 2 TBSP Coconut Oil
• 5 Drops Essential Oil Optional

Instructions

• Place the glycerin in a glass jug.
• Mix in the beetroot powder and leave the mixture to stand for a few hours or overnight to infuse.
  
• When infused, place the beeswax and coconut oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted.  Stir in between each heat burst.
  
• This process could also be done in a double boiler.
• Slowly and carefully pour the glycerin mixture into the beeswax mixture and whisk quickly to mix together.
  
• Add the essential oil if using and mix through.
  
• Allow the mixture to cool down, mixing on a regular basis to make sure the red is incorporated throughout the mixture.
  
• Then pour the mixture into small glass jars, lip balm containers or tins.
  

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website.

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How to Make Brown Sugar

Brown sugar comes in two different ways; a light brown sugar and a dark brown sugar. You can make both of these at home with just two ingredients.

Light Brown Sugar

• 1 cup (240g) white sugar
• 1 TBSP molasses (treacle)

Dark Brown Sugar

• 1 cup (240g) white sugar
• 2 TBSP molasses (treacle)

Combine the sugar and molasses in a small mixing bowl with a fork or you can rub them together with your fingertips. Mix until the molasses is completely incorporated into the sugar.

This homemade brown sugar should last for months when stored in an air-tight container.

As you may know, brown sugar does have a tendency to clump together. One way to prevent this is to add a slice of white bread to the air-tight container.

No Molasses Alternatives

If you don’t have any molasses you can use, then try one of these. They may have a slightly different flavour, but should still work.

• Combine 1 TBSP of maple syrup with 1 cup of white sugar. 
• Combine 1 TBSP of agave nectar with 1 cup of white sugar.
• Combine 1 TBSP of buckwheat honey with 1 cup of white sugar.

Clumping?

If you find that the molasses forms clumps and tiny balls while mixing, just work them out with a spatula. Press the back of the spatula crushing the clumps against the side of the bowl and grind until they disappear. 

You could also mix the molasses and sugar together with a hand mixer which would help eliminate this problem as well.

Storing Brown Sugar

Homemade brown sugar should be stored in an airtight container or a ziplock bag with as much pressed out as possible. When stored correctly, it should last for a couple of months.

If too much air gets into your brown sugar, it will harden. So to keep it as soft as possible, remove as much air as you can.

If it does get hard, just place a slice of bread in the container or ziplock bag with it and it should soften within a few hours. The bread will pull the moisture out of the sugar and go hard, leaving the sugar soft.

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How to Make Brown Sugar

Keyword Brown Sugar, Homemade

Calories 182kcal

Author S Jones

Ingredients

Light Brown Sugar

• 1 cup (240g) white sugar
• 1 TBSP molasses (treacle)

Dark Brown Sugar

• 1 cup (240g) white sugar
• 2 TBSP molasses (treacle)

Instructions

Light and Dark Brown Sugar with Molasses

• Combine the sugar and molasses in a small mixing bowl with a fork or you can rub them together with your fingertips. Mix until the molasses is completely incorporated into the sugar.

No Molasses? Try one of these

• Combine 1 TBSP of maple syrup with 1 cup of white sugar. 
• Combine 1 TBSP of agave nectar with 1 cup of white sugar.
• Combine 1 TBSP of buckwheat honey with 1 cup of white sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 876mg | Sugar: 47g | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg

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Summer Colour by Code Worksheets

Check out the list of materials that we use with these printables.

Benefits Colour By Code Printables

Not only are colour by code printables and worksheets fun, there are many benefits that come along with these no-prep printables.

Creativity

These colour by code worksheets are a great place for young learners to being exploring creativity. It helps reluctant children by taking away the colour choices, allowing them the encouragement they need to begin creating art. It gives them a chance to express themselves within boundaries, which later can be turned into a freestyle creative activity.

Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are essential skills that all children need to develop. By completing these worksheets, they will be building these skills by learning to hold a pencil correctly, using hand-eye coordination, and building dexterity.

Problem Solving

These no-prep printables encouring children to problem solve. As they slowly colour in, they discover and reveal a hidden image which helps build critical thinking. This is one of the first steps young kids use in solving mysteries.

Following Directions and Concentration

These colour by code printables help children learn how to follow directions. As they read the code and the colour, they learn to process the directions and follow them by finding the hidden image in the picture.

These engaging worksheets are fun way for young children to build concentration and focus. It is wonderful when a normally, wiggly child, sits down and focuses on following directions, while successfully completing the task of finding the hidden image.

Learning Colours

Even though many young children should already know their colours, these worksheets are a great way for them to practice and explore colour concepts. They may be introduced to colours they haven’t used before, as well as practice learning to read the different colour words.

Colour By Code Summer Themed Worksheets

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Productivity

Let’s face it: life gets busy. Between work, family, household responsibilities, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stretched too thin. The good news is that productivity isn’t about constantly doing more—it’s about creating simple systems that help your days run smoother and more efficiently.

With the right tools and routines, you can accomplish more each day while reducing stress and avoiding burnout.

Grab this printable productivity planner to help you stay on top of appointments, daily habits, goals, priorities, and important tasks—all in one place.

Simple Ways to Be More Productive

We’re all busy, and trying to fit everything into one day can feel overwhelming. Between work, family, household responsibilities, and everything in between, it’s easy to feel stressed and stretched too thin.

The good news is that improving your productivity doesn’t mean doing more nonstop—it means working smarter and creating systems that help your days run more smoothly. By becoming more productive, you can accomplish more each day while reducing stress and burnout.

Here are some ways to help you become more productive as well as a printable planner that will help you stay focused and organised.

Focus on One Task

Try to focus on one task and finish it before starting another one or you may end up with several half-finished products and mental exhaustion. 

If you do this, you will likely finish faster and produce better results with less stress.

Limit Distractions

There are many distractions that can easily steal hours from your day without you even realising it. Being online and using social media are just some things that can quickly derail your focus.

When you are trying to be more productive, set time limits, turn off notifications and even use a website blocker if you need to when you are trying to focus on your tasks.

Create a Simple Routine

Routines are healthy habits can make daily life feel much more manageable.

This could include things such as meal planning, tidying up at the same time every day or preparing for the next day the night before.

Positive habits are good and can help reduce stress and fatigue.

Take Time for Self-Care

As mums, we often put everyone else first—but taking care of yourself is essential.

Making time for self-care helps prevent burnout, improves your mood, and boosts overall productivity. Whether it’s reading a book, exercising, taking a quiet break, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee uninterrupted, those small moments matter.

When you take care of yourself, you’re better able to take care of everything else too.

Printable Productivity Planner

An old-fashioned paper planner can be one of the best tools for staying productive. Keeping your to-do lists, appointments, goals, and schedules all in one place helps you stay organised and avoid forgetting important tasks.

My printable planner is honestly one of the things that keeps me sane. It helps me step away from screens and focus clearly on what needs to get done. I’ve created a simple productivity-focused printable you can add to your current planner or use on its own.

This printable planner includes four helpful planning pages:

• Daily Planner for each day of the week
• Weekly Habit Tracker
• Weekly Planner 
• Monthly Planner

Created to simplify everyday life, this productivity planner will help you

• Become more productive
• Stop procrastinating on important tasks
• Reduce stress, and
• Prioritise self-care while balancing work, home, and family responsibilities.

To grab a copy of this printable productively planner, click on the link below:

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Frankincense Salve

Simple to make, with only a handful of ingredients, this Frankincense salve is a great addition to your herbal kit.

Carrier Oils

When making a salve, choosing the correct carrier oil can improve the impact of the salve as each carrier oil has its own set of distinct properties. Blending a couple of carrier oils can also help maximise their benefits. 

With this salve recipe, there are multiple carrier oils that could be used including:

• Avocado Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Argan Oil
• Rosehip Oil
• Hemp Oil
• Safflower Oil

You can learn more about carrier oils here.

Before Using this Salve

Before using this rub, you will need to understand a few things.

• Don’t use on skin with open wounds or cuts.  
• Test on small area of skin before using.  If there’s any irritation, dilute with more carrier oils.
• Wash hands well after using.

Using this Salve

Using clean hands, rub a small amount of the salve onto your fingers, then rub it in the intended site.

• For inflamed or red or irritated skin, massage a small amount onto the affected area
• For minor cuts, burns and scrapes, apply a small amount onto the area
• As a daily moisturiser as part of your natural skincare routine
• For scars and stretch marks, massage a small amount onto the affected area
• For a calming effect, rub a small amount of salve on the temples or inside of the wrists

Ingredients for Making Frankincense Infused Oil

To make 1 cup of infused oil, you will need:

• 2 TBSP Frankincense Tears (Resin)
• 1 Cup Carrier Oil

To make Frankincense Infused Oil, follow these instructions.

Grind up the Frankincense resin until it resembles a fine powder.

Place the powder into a glass jar and then pour the carrier oil over it.

Let it sit for a few weeks or use the heat method to infuse the oil.

When ready, strain and then use the infused oil to make the salve.

Ingredients for Making Frankincense Salve

To make around 8 ounces of salve, you will need:

• 1 Cup Frankincense Infused Oil
• 4 TBSP Beeswax Pellets
• 15 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil – Optional 

TIP – When using beeswax in your products, just note that it does harden very quickly as it cools. This means that it can be quite difficult to remove from the dishes and cutlery that is used. For this reason, I have dedicated bowls and cutlery that is only used for making homemade products, especially ones that contain beeswax.

Making Frankincense Salve

Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.

This process could also be done in a double boiler.

Let it cool slightly before adding the essential oil if using and mix through.

Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.

Let the salve cool and set.

The salve is now ready to label, date and store.

Storing This Salve

Place the salve in dark glass jars or metal tins to protect it from exposure to light and air. I have also used tubes for easier application.

Store in a cool, dark place.

When properly stored, this salve should last from six months to 12 months.

Notes

• Vitamin E is optional, and is often added to salves as an antioxidant to prevent rancidity, as well as for its amazing skin-healing properties. Add 1 teaspoon of  vitamin E oil to help preserve your salve even longer! 
• You can use any type of carrier oil for the infused oil. This recipe uses avocado oil. 
• If you want this to be a vegan recipe, swap out beeswax pellets for candelilla wax.
• Try adding essential oils or other infused oils for a more powerful salve
• I live in a hot climate, so this is made with 3 tablespoons of beeswax to stop it from melting during hot summers, thus making this a harder salve. Use less beeswax if you want a softer balm. To test the consistency of the salve, place a small amount on the back of your hand and see what it does. If it’s too soft, add more beeswax; if it is too hard, add more oil.

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Homemade Frankincense Salve

This homemade frankincense salve has a lovely, earthy aroma, is easy to make and is perfect for a simple daily moisturiser, with its calming and uplifting properties.

Keyword Frankincense, Frankincense Salve, Salve

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 Ounces

Author S Jones

Ingredients

Frankincense Infused Oil

• 2 TBSP Frankincense Tears (Resin)
• 1 Cup Carrier Oil

Frankincense Salve

• 1 Cup Frankincense Infused Oil
• 4 TBSP Beeswax
• 15 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil Optional

Instructions

Frankincense Infused Oil

• Grind up the Frankincense resin until it resembles a fine powder.
  
• Place the powder into a glass jar and then pour the carrier oil over it.
  
• Let it sit for a few weeks or use the heat method to infuse the oil.
• When ready, strain and then use the infused oil to make the salve.

Frankincense Salve

• Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.

  This process could also be done in a double boiler.
  
• Let it cool slightly before adding the essential oil if using and mix through.
  
• Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.
  
• Let the salve cool and set.
  
• The salve is now ready to label, date and store.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website.

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Homemade Instant Pot Yoghurt

Though this boil yoghurt takes a little time with heating at the start, it can be made with almost any milk – full-cream, skim, coconut, almond and more. Though, with this method, I also recommend that you have a temperature probe to help with checking the temperature when heating and cooling the milk.

Serving Instant Pot Yoghurt

This homemade yoghurt can be:

• Eaten as is
• Served with fruit
• Mixed with a little honey or maple syrup
• Sprinkled with granola
• Used in baking, smoothies and even sauces
• Mix through jams or preserves or lemon curd

Storing Homemade Instant Pot Yoghurt

This yoghurt is best kept in the fridge for up to 7 days. Transfer to an airtight container or individual containers ready for serving.

It is not suitable for freezing as it may separate during defrosting.

Be sure to save some of this yoghurt for the next time you want to make yoghurt as it can be used in place of the starter yoghurt.

Ingredients for Making Homemade Instant Pot Yoghurt

To make 4 cups of yoghurt, you will need:

• 4 Cups Full Cream Milk
• 2 TBSP of Plain Yoghurt that contains live cultures

Some optional add-ins include: ¼ cup of condensed milk, ½ cup of thickened cream or even ½-1 tsp vanilla.

Making Instant Pot Yoghurt

Pour the milk into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.

Add a glass lid if you want and press the Yoghurt button until is says boil and press the start button. Heat until it reaches about 82˚C / 180˚F. This can take around 20 minutes or so, but stay close as it depends on the model of Instant Pot you have and how much milk you are heating.

Allow the milk to cool to about 43˚C / 110˚F. To do this quicker, remove the inner pot from the Instant pot and sit it on the kitchen bench. If you find that a skin forms on top of the milk, remove and discard it.

Place the yoghurt starter into a small bowl. 

Add a little of the warm milk into the bowl and mix with the starter until smooth.

Stir the milk/yoghurt mixture back into the warm milk pot.

Lock the lid in place, leaving the pressure valve open. Press yoghurt on the Instant Pot and set for 8 to 10 hours, depending on how tangy you would like the yoghurt. The longer you leave it, the more tangy it will be.

Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot and place in the fridge for at least four hours, to allow it to fully set before serving.

Once set, enjoy on its own or with toppings of your choice.

Making Greek Yoghurt

To turn this homemade yoghurt into Greek yoghurt, you will need to strain the yoghurt.

After the yoghurt has finished incubating, place a cheesecloth over a fine mesh strainer. Set this on top of a large bowl.

Pour the yoghurt into the strainer and allow it to strain for around 2 to 6 hours. Scoop out the thick Greek yoghurt and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Note: If you let the yoghurt strain for too long, you may find that it becomes more like cream cheese than yoghurt.

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Instant Pot Yoghurt Notes

• A thermometer is recommended when making this recipe as it gets the better results when heating the milk. You can estimate the temperature of the warm milk when adding the starter, but a thermometer just helps make it easier.
• Different types of milk can be used, though I have found that full cream (or whole) milk gives a creamier texture to the yoghurt.
• Mixing the starter into a little warm milk first helps to prevent clumping and helps the starter distribute evenly when mixing it through the warm milk.
• The yoghurt may start to thicken within 3 hours, though it will still be quite thin but sweeter. The longer you leave it, the thicker it will be. It will also have a more tangy taste though the yield may be less as well.
• If you find that your yoghurt is too runny, this may be caused by using too much starter, or if the yoghurt has not been incubated for long enough. It can also be caused by the milk being too hot when the starter was added, with the heat killing the active cultures.

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Homemade Instant Pot Yoghurt Recipe

This homemade Instant Pot Yoghurt is easy to make and is so versatile! You can make it how want - thick and creamy or thin, sweet or more tangy like Greek yoghurt.

Keyword Homemade, Homemade Yoghurt, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Yoghurt, Yoghurt

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Incubation + Chill Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Cups

Calories 152kcal

Author S Jones

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Full Cream Milk
• 2 TBSP Plain Yoghurt That contains live cultures

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Pour the milk into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
• Add a glass lid if you want and press the Yoghurt button until is says boil and press the start button. Heat until it reaches about 82˚C / 180˚F. This can take around 20 minutes or so, but stay close as it depends on the model of Instant Pot you have and how much milk you are heating.
• Allow the milk to cool to about 43˚C / 110˚F. To do this quicker, remove the inner pot from the Instant pot and sit it on the kitchen bench. If you find that a skin forms on top of the milk, remove and discard it.
• Place the yoghurt starter into a small bowl. 
• Add a little of the warm milk into the bowl and mix with the starter until smooth.
• Stir the milk/yoghurt mixture back into the warm milk pot.
• Lock the lid in place, leaving the pressure valve open. Press yoghurt on the Instant Pot and set for 8 to 10 hours, depending on how tangy you would like the yoghurt. The longer you leave it, the more tangy it will be.
• Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot and place in the fridge for at least four hours, to allow it to fully set before serving.
• Once set, enjoy on its own or with toppings of your choice.

Greek Yoghurt

• After the yoghurt has finished incubating, place a cheesecloth over a fine mesh strainer. Set this on top of a large bowl.

  Pour the yoghurt into the strainer and allow it to strain for around 2 to 6 hours. Scoop out the thick Greek yoghurt and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

  Note: If you let the yoghurt strain for too long, you may find that it becomes more like cream cheese than yoghurt.

Notes

Be sure to save some of this yoghurt for the next time you want to make yoghurt as it can be used in place of the starter yoghurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 392mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 0.01mg

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