Use an Instant Pot for hands-off yogurt making

Most Instant Pot models have a dedicated yogurt function. Pour in 1 quart of milk, press Yogurt and select "Boil" to heat the milk. Cool to 110°F, stir in 2 tbsp starter yogurt, then press Yogurt again and set for 8-12 hours. The Instant Pot maintains the perfect incubation temperature automatically.

Why It Works

The Instant Pot solves the hardest part of yogurt making: maintaining a consistent warm temperature for hours. Its insulated pot and built-in heating element keep the temperature in the ideal 105-115°F range without any improvisation.

Tips

• The yogurt button is available on most 6-quart and 8-quart models
• 8 hours produces mild yogurt; 10-12 hours produces tangier yogurt
• For thicker yogurt, use the cold start method: skip the boil step and use ultra-pasteurized milk, which is already heat-treated
• Strain through cheesecloth after refrigerating for Greek-style thickness