Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

We don't have Pinkberry here in Houston. We've got our share of knockoff joints, of course, but I get tired of wading through the sea of inferior frozen yogurts looking for the one true cup of creamy, tart goodness. And as much as I love Pinkberry I'm not driving up to Dallas for yogurt.

So imagine how delighted I was to discover you can make your own Pinkberry at home! And it's super easy! Here's what you need:

3 cups plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup sugar
An ice cream maker

No, really, that's it.

Now, people will tell you that you can make your own Greek-style yogurt by straining a container of plain old Dannon (or whatever) over cheesecloth. I don't believe them. I've done it, and it may have the right texture, but it just doesn't have the same flavor as authentic Greek yogurt. Plus, you really need whole-milk yogurt to enjoy a truly delicious and decadent cup of frozen yogurt. Low-fat schmo-fat, I say! Go out and get yourself the real thing if you can find it. You won't be sorry.


Once you've got your yogurt, mix it together with the sugar. I used an electric mixer to make sure the sugar was completely dissolved. Then just freeze it in your ice cream maker according to your machine's instructions. Twenty minutes later (for my handy little Cuisinart) you've got your very own Pinkberry that you can top with whatever fruits, nuts or sweet treats you've got on hand.

If you like flavored yogurt you can add a little vanilla or coconut extract to taste. Or chocolate syrup. Or fruit juice. Improvise! Go crazy!