Peachy Amaretto Frozen Greek Yogurt

Another reason to make your own Greek yogurt

I have been wanting to create my own frozen yogurt recipe ever since I started making Greek yogurt at home.  Other recipes I tried were a disappointment and had a weird texture.  After several experiments, I’ve found a combination I like. Now I can’t wait to try some other flavors.

This recipe fits my requirements because:

• The peaches are totally fresh–never cooked.
• Whole milk Greek yogurt is not required.  Use it if that’s what you have and like.  Personally, I’m a nonfat girl–it’s what I’m used to and what I make. Of course you don’t have to make your own Greek yogurt for this recipe. Buy it at the store if that’s more your style.
• I only keep nonfat milk in the house along with a Costco-size carton of heavy cream (because it keeps a long time). I use them together whenever I need more flavor and/or a smoother texture.  Works in this recipe too.
• The Amaretto helps to prevent the yogurt from freezing rock hard.  Next time I will probably add an additional teaspoon or two. If it’s too hard to dip the next day, a few seconds in the microwave or a few minutes on the counter will remedy the problem.

I freeze my yogurt  in a Donvier hand crank freezer.  It’s easy, doesn’t take up much freezer space and is portable (non-electric).  However, this recipe will work in any 2-quart ice cream freezer.

A good way to use slightly overripe peaches.