Euro Cuisine YMX650 Yogurt Maker

I grew up in France, and we eat a ton of yoghourt. Your basic French yoghourt is relatively cheap (it's a staple), a little firm but not too much (I like mine on the firmer side), silky and a little tart. Unfortunately, those are hard to find in the US. They're either too runny, or thick ("Greek"). Most importantly, they cost a fortune, which isn't good when you eat as many as I do. Enter this machine. I chose this one based on my sister's experience (she bought a few of them before finding this one and loving it). It's cheap, works perfectly well, no hassle, and has all the required settings: - Timer with 1hr increments - Auto-stop after timer has run out - There's a dedicated space to keep the lids - Space for 6 regular jars So how do I make them? It's incredibly easy, and only takes 3 minutes. 1) A little over 1L of 2% milk (maybe 36-40 Fl Oz?). Pour it in a pyrex container, 2 mins in the microwave (right out of the fridge). No need to reach a specific temp or let it cool. 2 minutes and you're good. 2) Mix 5-6 tablespoons of powder milk (I use whole) and one packet of starter (I use the Yogourmet Freeze Dried one) 3) Slowly pour a little milk while whisking energetically, making sure that all the powder is dissolved, then pour the rest and give it a little swirl. 4) Pour in the jars (don't put the lids on them) 5) Set the timer for 10 hours. 6) Put the lids on the jars and put in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Tips: - Powder milk is optional but helps make them more firm. - The longer you leave them, the more tart they will be. How long you need to leave them also depends on ambiant temperature in the kitchen. I've found 9-10 hours to be the sweet spot for me, but you may need to experiment a little. - If your kitchen is cold (mine has some cold drafts and isn't heated), cover the machine with a warm cloth (I normally use a baby fleece blanket, and a rubber pad under the machine in the winter). This has made a world of difference - now that I do this, my yoghourts are a lot more firm than they used to be. - It's ok if they stay in the machine for a couple hours after the timer has stopped. Just don't leave them there too long. - Try leaving a couple of vanilla beans in the milk for a day before making your yoghourts. Yum.

Love this yogurt maker. Unfortunately, some people must not have read that you are supposed to REMOVE the kids when heating the yogurt. Very simple to use. I typically have the machine set to 12 hours (using 2% organic grass fed milk and organic plain yogurt as a starter). I've even added additional probiotic (PB 8 refrigerated probiotic capsules opened and poured into the mixture). It's turned out great each time. Even my daughter, who has autism enjoys the yogurt. We add in a little raw honey, liquid stevia, organic vanilla extract, granola or berries. Delicious!

Here is the review I was looking for when I was searching for which yogurt maker to buy: first off, I'm not affiliated or incentivized in any way. I wanted a yogurt maker that didn't heat the yogurt with plastic lids on them. This fit the bill. You do not use the lids to actually make the yogurt. The lids can slide to display a number of choosing, which great because I set it 7 days from when I make the yogurt. The lids are not dishwasher safe. The jars themselves are glass. They are dishwasher safe. There is a little curve at the bottom which other reviewers have noted can be hard to clean but all you need to do is get a silicone bottle brush and they clean with ease. I've now made excellent yogurt three times so can honestly review this. It's easy. It works well. It's been worth the money. You don't have to overthink it - just take your milk of choice, and heat in a pot until 180 degrees. I take one of the yogurt jars and fill it 7x into the pot so I know exactly how much milk to pour in. You don't need a candy or fancy thermometer, any one will do. After it's 180 degrees, cool to 110 degrees. Then mix in about a tablespoon of yogurt. You don't need to buy fancy cultures to make yogurt, you can just throw in a bit of any existing yogurt. You mix. Then distrube to the containers and put in yogurt maker. I've found 6 hours is a good amount of time for a nice thick yogurt. If the display is lit up and showing an hour count - it's on and working. After, you cool in the fridge for a few hours. Ive not made sour Greek style yogurt yet, which would take a lot longer. I prefer the milder taste. This time I added some heavy cream to the milk when heating and it creates cream on top yogurt. I did 10 hours overnight and it's thick and lovely. I do recommend for those looking for a simple yogurt. Will not cure for 36 hours for some people who wanted a special strand of culture. Shuts off at 15 hours or so.

What's not to like? My brother kept complaining that store-bought yogurt had more and more sugar in it. I looked for a yogurt maker so that he could easily make his own. I tried it to be sure it worked and liked it so much that I bought my own. I used whole milk and FAGE yogurt as a starter. It came out thick and creamy in 8 hrs. I really like using a 7-cup pyrex bowl to make a large batch but the 7 screw-top jars that come with it are also very nice. (Target has a good 7-cup bowl with a fitted top.) You will also need a candy thermometer to check the heated milk at 180 degrees and then check it cooled to 100 degrees. The instructions that come with it are easy to follow. It is quick to start a batch and you will love the flavor with no additives - or add whatever you like to it. Vanilla, maple syrup or coffee all sounded good to me. I like the natural flavor with fresh fruit and a bit of granola. You won't be disappointed- buy one as a gift and get one for yourself too! It is a nice clean machine and fits easily on the kitchen counter.

Buen dia. Excelente maquina trabaja muy bien

Excellent product

Exactly what I was looking for! Easy to use, makes perfect yogurt. Love it!

Produto muito bom!

Do not buy this product!! On the first use all lids melted, buckled and warped! Unbelievable, do not believe all the reviews! They also wanted me to return it to the United States!! Thank you to Lydia at Amazon who has cleared it up and quickly and efficiently got me my refund and I do not need to return such a faulty yogurt maker all the way back to the States.