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Orange Frozen Yogurt

Frozen creamy yogurt has an undeniable orange flavor that is sure to cool you off on a hot summer day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup blood orange juice from about 10 blood oranges
  • 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • Zest of 2 blood oranges
  • 4 teaspoons orange liqueur triple sec or Cointreau
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, warm blood orange juice and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until reduce by 1/2. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together reduced blood orange juice and Greek yogurt until smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Add zest and liqueur, whisking to combine. Add a few drops of fresh lemon juice and a small bit of honey, then whisk and taste. If the mixture is too tart, add a bit more honey. If the mixture is too sweet, add a bit more lemon juice.
  • Refrigerate mixture for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
  • Freeze the yogurt base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Finish by freezing the yogurt until hard or enjoy soft immediately.
Keyword frozen yogurt, ice cream, orange