Dreamy Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt

LUv 2 BaKE's Note:

Mmm, a yummy easy to make frozen yogurt for peanut butter lovers! I have reduced the sugar in this recipe to 1/2 cup from 2/3 cup, which makes it still plenty sweet. Recipe is originally from the book "Frozen Yogurt". Note: the cooking time is the freezing time. I often use exaporated milk for the skim to make it a little more creamy.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope dream whip whipped dessert topping mix
• 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, gradually add milk to dry whipped topping mix; stir or whisk until well mixed.
3. Gradually whisk into peanut butter mixture; then add yogurt.
4. Freeze:.
5. (pour and freeze prepared yogurt in an 8 inch square baking pan, cover with foil; freeze until solid (1-2 hours) break frozen mixture into pieces and process in food processor just until soft. Optional- repeat freezing and beating 1-2 more times).
6. OR (pour prepared yogurt into a metal mixer bowl, cover with foil; Freeze 2 hours or until firm at edges and semi-soft in centre; beat with electric mixer on med-high until soft; Optional- repeat freezing and mixing 1-2 more times).
7. OR use your ice cream maker.
8. Yield 1 quart (8 servings).

Reviews

[Erindipity]

I would have given this recipe a five star rating, but my husband thought it needed something more, but I am the peanut butter fan, not him. The recipe is simple to make, the ingredients are things (other than the dream whip, which is non-perishable) I would have on hand. The first time I tried this I tried the food processor method and it was a mess. I tried a second time with the ice cream maker and it turned out wonderfully. The recipe has a great peanut butter taste, with a little tange from the yogurt. The only thing I will warn people about is this is 8 "healthy" servings, not 8 bowl fulls. If I make again, I will probably double the recipe as it didn't make near enough for our family. I will also stir some chocolate pieces in while it is still soft.