Nice Dessert : Blackberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe

I've been on a frozen yogurt kick recently. Not just since it's so darn easy, however also because the tanginess of the yogurt appears to just give any taste you couple it with a big boost.

It's still high season around here for blackberries, which churn up perfectly in frozen yogurt, with a little lemon zest, cardamom, and cinnamon.

You can avoid the spices if you desire, however they do add a lovely touch to the berries. These also make terrific popsicles.

Blackberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe

The berries release a lot of water when prepared, which is why I add cream to the mix. The added fat helps keep the frozen yogurt from getting too icy. The brandy will assist the frozen yogurt from getting too icy too, however you can leave it out if you want.

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups blackberries or boysenberries (fresh or frozen).
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
• 1 cup sugar.
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed.
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
• 2 cups whole milk yogurt.
• 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream.
• 2 Tbsp brandy (optional).

Method.

Simmer blackberries, sugar, zest, spices: Place blackberries, lemon zest, cardamom, cinnamon, and sugar in a saucepan. Give a simmer, stirring to assist break up the berries and launch their juice. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat to cool for 15 minutes.

Push berry mix through screen: Place a sieve over a bowl. Push the berries through the sieve to record the concentrated syrup listed below. Used the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to assist press the berries against the side of the screen. Discard the berries in the sieve, conserve the syrup
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Stir in yogurt and cream, then chill: Stir the yogurt and cream into the berry syrup. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for numerous hours.

Add brandy, process in ice cream maker: Right before processing in your ice cream maker, add the brandy if using. Process in your ice cream maker according to the maker's directions. Then either eat while still rather soft, or scoop into a container and freeze for a number of hours till firm.

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