La Fermière’s Vanilla Yogurt is my favorite yogurt, the texture is super creamy and smooth. La Fermière is a family owned company that started in the South of France, they’ve started to expand to the U.S., but it’s still not widely available, I get mine from Central Market in Austin, Tx – but no worries if can’t get a hold of a jar, I’ve made a copycat recipe of their amazing yogurt.
French-style potted yogurt is individually cultured in clay or glass pots to preserve the thick, creamy texture. La Fermière has cream in their yogurt, that’s what makes their yogurt so unique from other companies.
It’s very delicious plain, but you can top with your favorite berries, fruit curd or granola. If you’re a fan of La Fermière Yogurt that come in the adorable clay pots, you will love this easy copycat recipe!
I used the new Instant Pot Pro to make this batch of yogurt. You can use any Instant Pot model that has a Yogurt Button.
These are the glass yogurt jars I used (purchase here)
If you save the jars, I found the cutest lids that fit perfectly, Blossom Silicone Lids (purchase here) these lids also fit on the Oui yogurt jars
Blossom Silicone Lids (purchase here)
49 Comments
AJ
August 19, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Do you stack the jars? Are you only using the 5-6 jars?
Van
August 20, 2021 at 9:00 am
Hi AJ, no I’m not stacking the jars. If you need to stack the jars, seal the jars with lids and add 1 Cup of water to the pot.
AJ
September 13, 2021 at 1:28 pm
Do you have suggestions on making it a bit firmer?
Van
September 13, 2021 at 1:39 pm
Hi AJ, you can use ultra-filtered milk which has a higher protein content if you want the yogurt firmer. Trader Joe’s has it, Fairlife is another brand that you can find at almost any grocery store
Kathy P
September 15, 2021 at 6:46 am
Made this yesterday…. It is creamy, smooth and delicious!
Do you have any idea of the calorie count?
Van
September 15, 2021 at 1:59 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed it, I’m sorry I don’t have calorie counts on any of my recipes.
Charlie Meizlish
December 7, 2021 at 6:34 am
Is it possible to flavor this recipe with lemon? My favorite of the la fermiere yogurts is the pressed lemon.
Van
December 7, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Sure you can, I haven’t made it with lemon juice yet, but it would probably be yummy – I think I’ll do that recipe next 🙂
Marie
March 26, 2022 at 10:23 pm
Two of my Lafermiere pots still have some of the foil stubbornly attached on the lid. I’ve tried rubbing alcohol to no avail. Have you any ideas?
I made your recipe and love it!
Thank you
Van
March 29, 2022 at 8:34 am
You can try using Goo Gone, just be sure to wash it well several times.
Marylou
April 4, 2022 at 9:02 am
I didn’t have much luck with goo gone. Best results came from scrubbing with a vegetable peeler!
Lisa
December 3, 2023 at 3:40 pm
Any advice for trying to copycat the orange blossom honey flavor? Excited to try this recipe!
Van
December 7, 2023 at 10:27 am
I haven’t tried making that one yet, but I would use 1/4 or 1/3 cup orange blossom honey to this recipe instead of using sugar
Ash
October 26, 2023 at 1:46 pm
The only thing that works for me to remove the foil and glue is scratching it off with a razor blade. It works really well.
Judy Bell
July 8, 2022 at 6:47 pm
Do you have any ideas on how to make the rose flavored yogurt that La fermiere makes? I splurged and bought this and it was sooo delicious I need to learn how to make because they are too expensive to purchase on a regular basis .
Van
July 13, 2022 at 12:13 pm
Hello! I haven’t tried their rose flavored one yet, but you can substitute the vanilla extra with rose syrup (like this one below) I’d start by adding 1 tablespoon to the milk mixture, taste and add more if you want a stronger flavor
Desi
May 11, 2024 at 11:26 pm
I just want to second how delicious their rose yogurt is! I’m trying to make the rose version as well.
Stephanie Brooks
July 26, 2022 at 7:48 am
Do you need to put the sugar in? I love the plain yogurt ❤️
Van
July 26, 2022 at 9:42 am
Hi Stephanie, you can omit the sugar if you prefer. With any yogurt recipe, you can always omit the sugar
Janet
January 3, 2023 at 8:08 am
Do you need to use a trivet on the bottom of the instantpot to protect the glass jars?
Van
January 9, 2023 at 8:23 am
Hello, no you don’t need a trivet
Deborah F.
February 5, 2023 at 7:17 pm
Made it yesterday, and ate it this morning. It was AMAZING! So creamy & rich! I’ve never made yogurt before, but your directions were really easy & straightforward. Thanks! Do you think doubling the vanilla (or more) would affect the success? Or would I do better with a double-fold vanilla & vanilla sugar? Thanks again.
Van
February 5, 2023 at 9:09 pm
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! It feels like magic the first time you make yogurt! You can double the vanilla with no issues
Deborah F.
February 6, 2023 at 7:49 am
It DID feel like magic! I was so proud of myself.
Jeanine
February 28, 2023 at 12:56 pm
hi! I’m also obsessed with La Fermiere yogurt and have been trying to find a recipe. I don’t have an insta pot but I do have an older yogurt maker. Do you think your recipe would work if in step 2 I put the jars into a yogurt maker instead of an insta pot?
Van
February 28, 2023 at 1:17 pm
Hi Jeanine, yes it will definitely work in a yogurt maker. Hope you enjoy!
Beth
May 7, 2023 at 11:44 am
Confused on technique, instapot yogurt you do not seal the lid, you use the glass lid. You state to seal the instapot, and if you seal is it vented or non vented. Just not sure which to use. I love making yogurt in my instapot and really want to try your recipe. But I hate to ruin it by cooking it incorrectly.
Van
May 16, 2023 at 10:25 pm
You can use any lid and it doesn’t matter if it’s vented or sealed. The instant pot doesn’t pressurize when you make yogurt.
J. Singh
November 9, 2023 at 12:04 pm
Hey! Is there a way to just sub the half and half for more whole milk?
thanks!
Van
November 17, 2023 at 8:12 am
Yes, you could do that if you prefer or use less half & half
Elise
November 15, 2023 at 8:18 am
We love this recipe! It is so yummy and has ruined store bought yogurt in our house – haha! Would it work to double the recipe and leave half of the liquid in the fridge to make the next day? I saw a question about stacking the jars – it’s a low enough temp that the plastic lids are okay in the instant pot?
Van
November 17, 2023 at 8:12 am
I’m so glad you love the recipe! You can stack the jars with the plastic lids if they fit. Add a cup of water to the bottom of the pot if you stack jars, it helps to distribute the heat.
Caroline
January 9, 2024 at 5:10 am
Have you ever pulled the yogurt out of the instant pot before the 12 hours are up?
Van
January 11, 2024 at 10:14 am
Hi Caroline, yes I have. It will usually set around 8 hours, but I do prefer the yogurt to be more tart so I’ll leave it in longer
cindy
March 18, 2024 at 8:58 pm
My IP doesn’t have the yogurt button, How can I make this yogurt?
I have a crock pot, do you have directions for that?
Van
March 19, 2024 at 10:51 am
Hi Cindy, I’m not sure if it’s possible to use a crock pot to make yogurt since the temp is too high, anything above 120F will destroy the yogurt culture. I suggest getting a yogurt maker or instant pot that has the yogurt option (links below)
Yogurt Maker: https://amzn.to/490B5D1
Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/4cnVVPr
Kay Pea
May 11, 2024 at 10:45 am
I have to be perfectly honest, this did not taste like La Fermiere yogurt to me. It tasted SO MUCH BETTER!! I have all of my friends and family hooked now.
I was wondering if you have every tried using vanilla bean or vanilla paste to flavor the yogurt? Does it prevent it from fermenting?
Fran
September 25, 2024 at 6:42 am
I am making this today. Just a quick few questions before I see how it works out. Why am I adding water to pot at the beginning? Later, in comments you state to add water if I need to stack the individual covered pots. Is this in addition to the water to start?
Van
October 13, 2024 at 5:47 am
You don’t need to add water in the beginning, I mention in the recipe that there’s no need for water in the pot. The only time you’d need to add water is if you’re making more & need to stack the jars on top of each other in the pot.
Lorie
August 7, 2024 at 11:09 pm
Hello, I am attempting to make your yogurt in my new instantpot duo plus. Which temperature setting do you recommend? My book states:
Low-for lower temperature fermentation, default time: 24 hrs (adjustable)
Med-Fermenting milk after culture is added, default time: 8 hours (adjustable)
High-pasteurizing milk, 3 minutes
I’m not sure to choose the low or medium. Any help would be appreciated!
My friend made your recipe in her standard instantpot and I simply must have it in my life now!
Van
October 13, 2024 at 5:48 am
Hello, to make yogurt you’d use Low / Fermentation
m
October 26, 2024 at 2:51 pm
Hi! Is it possible to make this directly in the instant pot and not jars inside the IP? Thanks1
Van
January 14, 2025 at 8:08 pm
Yes it is, the only issue is transferring the yogurt to different containers after since it changes the texture.
ryvir
December 23, 2024 at 7:55 pm
I have made this 4-5 times now and I have never liked yogurt. It’s like dessert almost, wow.
Van
January 14, 2025 at 8:13 pm
Yes, it’s amazing
KC
January 4, 2025 at 9:34 am
Am I able to use the La fermiere clay pots in the IP on the yogurt setting? I only have a couple of their glass ones saved but plenty of the blue clay ones 🙂
Van
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 pm
Hi, yes the clay pots work perfectly
Eman
January 6, 2025 at 8:12 am
Which is the best foul proof store bought yogurt to use as a starter?
Van
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 pm
Pick a brand that you like, just make sure it’s plain yogurt. Fage is really mild and not too tart if that’s your preference