Our Thermomix Yoghurt tastes just like Jalna vanilla yoghurt… but at a fraction of the cost and made from just 5 ingredients. This recipe can easily be doubled for larger families.
For our family, one of the best budget-saving features of the Thermomix is being able to make our own homemade yoghurt…. and this vanilla bean flavoured recipe is by far our favourite!
How To Make Yoghurt In The Thermomix
Step 1: Place all ingredients into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 12 minutes, 37 degrees, Speed 3
Step 2: Fill a ThermoServer with boiling water and set aside. When the yoghurt has finished mixing, pour the water out of the ThermoServer and dry it completely (it will now be warm).
Step 3: Pour the yoghurt into the ThermoServer, cover with the lid and then wrap in a towel or blanket to keep warm.
Step 4: Leave for 12 hours (without opening the lid) in a warm room. Then place into the fridge for at least 3 hours before using.
Tips For Making Yoghurt In The Thermomix
Use Full Cream Milk
This results in a thicker yoghurt than skim milk.
Milk Powder
Milk powder helps to thicken the yoghurt.
Use A High Quality Pot Set Yoghurt As The Starter
We recommend using a high quality pot set yoghurt (like Jalna) as it needs to have active cultures. Once you’ve made you first batch of yoghurt, you can reserve 100g to use as the starter for the next batch.
Varying The Amount Of Sugar
In this recipe we use 40g caster sugar. You can reduce this amount if you prefer a less sweet yoghurt. You can also increase it if you prefer a sweeter yoghurt. It might take a few batches to work out the amount of sugar you like.
Keep The Yoghurt Warm For 12 Hours
In order for your yoghurt to be thick and creamy, it needs to be kept warm for 12 hours. I recommend warming a ThermoServer with boiling water, then pouring out the water and drying it thoroughly before pouring in the yoghurt. I like to then wrap my ThermoServer in a large blanket and place it into a warm room (I use the laundry). The longer the yoghurt is left out of the fridge, the more acidic it will taste. I find that 12 hours is perfect (if you live in a hot climate, 8-10 hours is probably sufficient).
Store In An Airtight Container In The Fridge
The yoghurt will continue to thicken up to 24 hours after it’s refrigerated.
Doubling The Recipe
This recipe can easily be doubled.
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Thermomix Yoghurt
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 1 litre full cream long life milk
- 100 g Jalna pot set yoghurt or starter culture see recipe notes
- 100 g milk powder
- 40 g sugar see recipe notes
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 12 minutes, 37 degrees, Speed 3.
- Meanwhile, fill a ThermoServer with boiling water and set aside. When the yoghurt has finished mixing, pour the water out of the ThermoServer and dry it completely (it will now be warm).
- Pour the yoghurt into the ThermoServer, cover with the lid and then wrap in a towel or blanket to keep warm.
- Leave for 12 hours (without opening the lid) in a warm room. Then place into the fridge for at least 3 hours before using.
Comments 41
Yum. Looks easy. How long will this keep in the fridge.
Author
Hi Crystal, this will last for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge. xx
Will it still work without milk powder? I am lactose free
Author
Hi Sarah, I haven’t made it without milk powder sorry!
If I don’t have a thermoserver what could I use?
Author
Hi Kerri, a well insulated container in a warm spot should work fine – the trick is to keep it nice and warm!!
Hello. I have a TM5. Is it possible to leave the yoghurt in the TM to keep warm on the lowest heat all night, instead of transferring it to the thermoserver?. Thanks Ali
Author
Hi Ali, you really need to store it in a ThermoServer or a food warmer and keep it warm for the entire duration (if it isn’t kept warm enough it wont thicken). xx
Hi,
Have you made coconut yoghurt and how would I go about making it?
My husband and I have gone off milk because of sinus issues and buy coconut yoghurt which is not cheap.
Cheers Jill
Author
Hi Jill, unfortunately I haven’t! But I’d suggest trying the Recipe Community. xx
I have made this yoghurt twice and it is perfect. The best recipe ever for yoghurt.
Author
Thank you so much Anne! xx
Lucy, can I use fresh milk rather than long life milk?
Author
Hi Sandy, it needs to be long life sorry!
I didn’t read the ingredients properly and used normal full cream milk and it worked! 🤷♀️
Author
Oh that’s awesome!
Hi,
I have just made this I kept it on a warming mat about 18 Deg overnight. When putting into container this morning small taste it was very tart tasting will this go away after time in the fridge?
Author
Hi Maree, hmm I haven’t used a warming mat before and haven’t had this happen sorry! I’ll be interested to hear how it goes though!
Best thermomix yoghurt recipe!! And so tasty, easy, quick and cheap to make! Thanks for a great recipe.
I had a neglected EasiYo yoghurt maker in my cupboard and put the finished yoghurt into the provided jar. It is great for insulation. No towel or cover needed.
Author
Thank you so much!!! xx
hi, did you put the boiling water into the easiyo thermos and then the yoghurt into the tub inside?
i’ve been trying and failing making set yoghurt doing this. perhaps it’s too hot?
Author
Hi Emma, I haven’t used an easiyo thermos so I’m not sure sorry. I’ve just been using my ThermoServer. Andyes I do put boiling water into it first to warm it up (although I live in Victoria so it can get pretty cold!).
Hi Girls,
Yesterday I made my first batch of vanilla yoghurt. It was simple and tastes better than any bought product that I have tasted. With 5 grandkids age under 7, I guess l’ll be making loads more. Very little added sugar which is a big plus. Thanks a lot.
Author
That’s absolutely fantastic!
I’ve made this recipe a few times without issue. However this time, it’s all cracked on top, and when i scoop it, it’s full of liquid, and takes a bit sour. Not sure what went wrong.
Author
Hi Kim, generally sourness is due to the yoghurt being left too long – I’d try taking it out a little earlier next time xxx
This is the best yoghurt! Thank you for the recipe. Just wondering – if you double the quantity, do you need to double the cooking time?
Author
Hi Elsie, you wont need to double the cooking time, I’d start by trying an extra 6 minutes, checking it and seeing if it needs a few more. xx
Love this yoghurt. If I make double quantity, should I double the cooking time?
Author
Hi John, you probably wont need to completely double the cooking time, but it will definitely need a few more minutes! Try an extra 6 minutes or so and then see if it needs longer.
This yoghurt is so good! I have no idea why I waited so long to start making my own (had thermi probably 6 years 🤦♀️). Once it’s done in thermi I’ve been putting it in the containers and in to my dehydrator on the yoghurt setting for about 7-8 hours. So thick and creamy yummmmmm
Author
Yay!!! That’s so greta to hear! Thank you!
After sitting overnight, can I dispense the yoghurt into other containers or will this affect the set?
Author
Hi Nicole, it will affect the set but if you do it carefully it should be ok!
Hi. Can you tell me why I get a yeasty sort of smell a few days after I make the yoghurt? I’ve tried putting yoghurt in different containers but it makes no difference. It still tastes fine but the odour is off putting.
Made your Pot Set Yoghurt yesterday and it is amazing and so delicious and easy to make. I used Devondale long life milk and Jalna Greek pot set for my culture. Thanks so much for this recipe.
Author
That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you!!
Hi! I just want to say I love love love your recipes!! I need to make a yogurt with high protein.. could I make the above and add a protein powder?
Author
Hmm good question! I haven’t added protein powder to this – but I’ll leave your comment here in case someone else has!
I made mine Tuesday and unfortunately it’s really runny. Is there anything I can do now to thicken it up?
Author
Hi Rebekah, unfortunately there’s not really anything you can do now if it’s runny. Have a read through the tips in our post and see if there’s anything you could do differently to help it set better next time (I’d suggest that maybe the temperature could have been too cool for it set during the 12 hours).