Ingredients

  • 4 cups (32 ounces) 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
  • Fresh blueberries and raspberries, optional

Method

  • 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.