2-layer Pumpkin Yogurt – Noosa Inspired


Author: Lisa Childs

Comments: 14

Category: Breakfast Recipes

Published Date: September 15, 2020

Updated Date: November 20, 2023

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One mixture of this Simple Instant Pot yogurt recipe magically turns into 2 beautiful layers of sweet cream yogurt and spiced pumpkin for a sweet treat, inspired by my favorite Noosa Pumpkin Yogurt.

a spoonful of pumpkin yogurt with leaves and cinnamon

Instant Pot yogurt

First and foremost, if you’ve never made Instant Pot yogurt before, you’re completely missing out! It’s so incredibly easy and seems intimidating, but it’s truly one of the easiest things you can make in your Instant Pot.

My Popular Breakfast recipes

a bowl of plain yogurt, an Instant Pot , and fairlife milk

I answer every question you could possibly have about making simple Instant Pot yogurt here, so check it out there if you have any questions.

I also have a video on Youtube sharing with you how to make Instant Pot yogurt easily at home!

Instant Pot pumpkin yogurt

I LOVE Noosa’s pumpkin yogurt– it’s almost like dessert! Their yogurt has a layer of a pumpkin cream cheese mixture at the bottom, topped with their Australian yogurt on top.

It’s seriously so good- it has thousands of 5-star reviews on grocery websites!

If you ever find it- you should definitely buy the Noosa pumpkin yogurt!

3 gold measuring spoons with pumpkin, yogurt, and cinnamon

I love it so much, I wanted to try making something similar. So I experimented a little bit and created my own individual pumpkin yogurt recipe.

The best part about this yogurt (besides the fact you made it yourself!!) is that you can completely control the amount of sugar and spice you put in it. It really is one of my most favorite pumpkin dishes, and I’ve got a lot of ’em.

I’m looking at you, Instant Pot Pumpkin Rice Pudding, Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe (Instant Pot), and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal.

Ingredients and supplies for pumpkin yogurt

Instant Pot Yogurt Setting
You’ll need to use an Instant Pot with a yogurt setting for this recipe

In addition to the 2 ingredients you need to make Simple Instant Pot Yogurt, you’ll need a couple more things to make your magical pumpkin yogurt:

Low Carb Yogurt Option

I have made this recipe with wonderful results using white cane sugar, as well as stevia and monkfruit sweetener. I love using Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener and it is a delicious low carb alternative if you also use Fairlife milk.

two glass jars of pumpkin yogurt
see the two beautiful layers??

The Lakanto brand sweetener is the best low carb sweetener I have used and I highly recommend it!

To make sure the yogurt is the sweetness you prefer, just give the milk mixture a little taste before you incubate it! I prefer to use a little less sugar in my yogurt, so you may add more to taste.

a spoonful of pumpkin yogurt

Check out my other low carb or Keto Instant Pot recipes– They are either all low carb or have low carb alternatives listed.

Individual Pumpkin Yogurt

I prefer to make my pumpkin yogurt in clear, individual mason jars so you can see the beautiful layers and have a pre-portioned serving. The visual is stunning!

graphic with magic layer pumpkin yogurt

If you prefer not to make this yogurt in jars, you may incubate in the Instant Pot liner just like my Instant Pot yogurt recipe. The layers will still form so you’ll have to scoop it out from the liner individually for best results.

graphic of a spoonful of Instant Pot pumpkin yogurt on top of a jar

I know you’ll love this Noosa Pumpkin yogurt copycat recipe! Let me know if you give it a try!

Picture of a jar with creamy two layer pumpkin yogurt

Two Layered Instant Pot Pumpkin Yogurt

This recipe was inspired by my favorite name-brand pumpkin yogurt that costs more for one serving than it does to purchase all the ingredients to make this recipe a dozen times. The yogurt magically separates into two distinct layers during incubation, creating a beautiful pumpkin layer on the bottom, topped with a delightful spiced yogurt. I’ve been known to enjoy this dish for dessert, it’s that good!
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 7 hours
Additional Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 15 hours 1 minute
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Lisa Childs

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 1/2 cups ultra pasteurized whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons yogurt starter such as store bought plain yogurt with live active cultures
  • 6 tablespoons sugar sweetened condensed milk, or sweetener for low carb version*
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 9 tablespoons [1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon] pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pour water into Instant Pot and add the trivet.
  • Mix all ingredients (except the water) together very thoroughly and distribute evenly into 6, 8 ounce mason jars or ramekins (It's just a little more than 3/4 cup each). Cover with plastic wrap or foil.
  • Stack jars or ramekins evenly onto the trivet.
  • Close the lid, turn the knob to Venting.
  • Press the Yogurt button and adjust to Normal. Then, adjust time to 6 hours.
  • Transfer the yogurt to the fridge and chill at least 8 hours or overnight, then serve.

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NOTES

*I have made this recipe with wonderful results using white cane sugar, as well as stevia and monkfruit sweetener. I love using Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener and it is a delicious low carb alternative if you also use Fairlife milk. To make sure the yogurt is the sweetness you prefer, just give the milk mixture a little taste before you incubate it! I prefer to use a little less sugar in my yogurt, so you may add more to taste.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1g | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g
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  1. This sounds divine! Quick question: if I were to make this same recipe but divide it into fewer larger jars, would the incubation time need to be increased or stay the same? I have 16 oz jars instead of 8 oz. TIA!

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  2. Hi I love this yogurt. Have you ever tried the honey Noosa? Would this recipe, could this recipe be used for the honey? I’m low carb and would love love love ❤ a low carb honey Noosa recipe. Thank you so much. I am very happy I stumbled across your site.
    Cheryl

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      Hi Cheryl, I haven’t tried the honey Noosa but I’m sure it’s delicious. If you are eating Keto, honey is not low carb so I’m not sure if there is a good replacement for it.

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      1. How do you stack the jars in your IP? Just wondering because I was thinking of doing this but was worried that water might condensate and drip into the lower jars. Have you ever had that happen or do you put lids on your jars? Just wondering???

        1. I recommend covering the jars with plastic wrap or foil. The yogurt setting is a low enough temperature that plastic wrap can be used to prevent condensation dripping. The jar lids work great too! But if there is any dripping, just gently use a paper towel to mop up any moisture on top of the yogurt.

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  4. You mention closing the lid and set to venting. Is the IP lid necessary or can a plate be used like the regular 2 ingredient recipe/process?

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