Homemade strawberry basil frozen yogurt combines sweet ripe strawberries, fresh basil, and Greek yogurt for one refreshing and delicious summer treat! This recipe can be churned and frozen to a creamy consistency. Or, choose to freeze the mixture to create popsicles!
A couple of summers ago I was addicted to frozen yogurt. Pinkberry, Yogurtland, Menchies, you name it, I was there loading my yogurt cup full of toppings and goodies.
I can’t remember the last time I went out to get froyo. However, if those frozen yogurt machines were inexpensive and available for home use, I’d totally have one installed in my kitchen. I’d have frozen yogurt all the time and constantly experiment to come up with the perfect flavor profiles.
Ingredients
This easy to make frozen yogurt recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients. You will need plain Greek yogurt and heavy cream (also labeled as heavy whipping cream). The yogurt base is flavored with fresh strawberries and fresh basil. Granulated sugar and a touch of finely grated lime zest brings a bright sweetness.
Use fresh ripe strawberries for best results! The recipe will work with thawed frozen strawberries. However, fresh strawberries are best!
If you don’t have basil or don’t like basil, simply omit. You’ll still end up with a delicious strawberry frozen yogurt. I have always associated basil with savory foods (think pesto pizza, pesto pasta, basil soup). Lately, I have noticed basil and other herbs becoming more popular with desserts!
With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to experiment adding basil to other sweet treats such as this strawberry basil granita.
Recipe Options
This froyo is nothing like the soft serve you get at the yogurt shop. It has a scoop-able texture like ice cream and sorbet. If you don’t have an ice cream machine, this same recipe can be used to make popsicles.
Simply pour the mixture into freezer safe molds. I recommend plain molds that allow for easy unmolding. Here are some options from Amazon: 6 piece set, stackable molds, or reusable ice pop molds.
Asides from strawberry, this recipe works well with mango, raspberries, or passion fruit.
More Yogurt Based Desserts
- Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake
- Whiskey Yogurt Fig Popsicles
- No Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
- Yogurt Creme Brûlée
Strawberry Basil Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, (335 g), hulled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, (150 g)
- 3 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, (230 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream, (227 g)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combined sliced strawberries and sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes. Strawberry will expel juices as it sits.
- Pulse strawberry-sugar mixture (including all the liquids), chopped basil, and lime zest in a food processor or blender until berries are almost pureed.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and heavy cream until smooth. Add strawberry mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into bowl of ice cream maker and freeze according to machine manufacturer’s instructions, or alternatively, pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.
Notes
- This recipe works with best with fresh strawberries. You will achieve similar results with thawed frozen strawberries.
- Omit basil if you want plain strawberry frozen yogurt.
- Keep fresh churned frozen yogurt in a freezer safe container with a tight fitting lid or cover. Store in the coldest part of the freezer. Will stay fresh for about a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Would never have thought to have mixed basil with frozen yogurt, I’ll have to give it a try!