Name: Lemony Coconut Frozen Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/4 quarts
Ingredients: 4 cups plain yogurt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; Ice cream waffle bowls, optional; Optional: Fresh blueberries and raspberries

Whenever I crave something cold to beat the heat, I whip this yogurt together and share with family. Everyone enjoys the sweet relief! — Caitlyn Heinz, Ovid, New York

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Yield:1-1/4 quarts

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Ice cream waffle bowls, optional
Optional: Fresh blueberries and raspberries

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Directions

Line a strainer or colander with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; refrigerate, covered, 3 hours. Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and place in a large bowl; discard drained liquid.

Whisk sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest into yogurt until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cream. Pour into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions, adding coconut during the last 5 minutes of processing time. If desired, serve in waffle bowls and top with berries.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup (calculated without optional ingredients): 177 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.