Description
Creamy coffee frozen yogurt brings Italian cafe vibes to your dessert world. Rich espresso notes dance with smooth yogurt, creating a sophisticated frozen treat that refreshes and delights you in one elegant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) plain Greek-style yogurt, cold
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Coffee and Sweeteners:
- ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Warm of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, then whisk in instant coffee powder until completely dissolved. Allow the coffee-infused milk to cool to room temperature.
- Combine water and granulated sugar in a separate saucepan, heating until the mixture reaches a rolling boil and becomes a clear, syrupy consistency.
- Separate egg whites into a clean mixing bowl and vigorously whip using an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks emerge. Carefully stream the hot sugar syrup into the whites while continuously beating to create a glossy, stable meringue.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and the cooled coffee-milk mixture until smooth and uniform in color.
- Gently fold the meringue into the yogurt mixture, maintaining the delicate volume and ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s recommended time and speed, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Scoop the freshly churned frozen yogurt into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top with a spatula. Freeze for 2-3 hours to achieve optimal consistency and allow flavors to develop.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Keep ingredients at room temperature before starting to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture.
- Dissolve coffee powder completely in warm milk to prevent grainy spots in the final frozen yogurt.
- Use freshly brewed espresso or high-quality instant coffee for deeper, more robust flavor profile.
- Whip egg whites carefully to soft peaks for airy, light meringue that enhances yogurt’s creamy consistency.
- Fold meringue gently into yogurt mixture to maintain delicate air bubbles and prevent deflation.
- Freeze in shallow container for faster setting and easier scooping when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg