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Tangy Lemon Frozen Yogurt
[Photo: Maren Caruso © 2010]
The tartness of yogurt and lemon are dialed up still further with a pinch of citric acid crystals.
Reprinted with permission from Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes by David Lebovitz, copyright © 2010. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | Makes 1 quart (1 liter) |
| This recipe appears in: | David Lebovitz's Tangy Lemon Frozen Yogurt |
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 g) plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style
- Grated zest from 1 lemon, preferably organic
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2/3 cup (130 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or mild-flavored honey
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid, or more to taste
- Pinch of salt
Procedures
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1
In a blender, process the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, sugar, agave nectar or honey, citric acid, and the salt until smooth.
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2
Pour the mixture in a medium bowl. Taste and add a little more citric acid to adjust the tanginess to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
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3
Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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