VonShef Yoghurt Maker Machine – Yogurt Maker with Strainer & Recipes Included, 1.8L, Ideal for Greek & Natural Yoghurt with No Sugars or Preservatives, Easy Cleaning & Simple Operation - White

I’ve been using the Vonshef Yogurt Maker for a few weeks now and I’m honestly so impressed. It’s incredibly easy to use. Just heat the milk, mix in the culture, pour it into the jars and let the machine do the rest. I usually leave it overnight and wake up to perfectly set yogurt every time. The texture is creamy and smooth and I love that I can control the ingredients. No added sugar or preservatives, just real simple yogurt. It’s also a great way to save money if you go through as much yogurt as we do. The individual glass jars are a nice touch too. They make storage convenient and portioning super easy. I’ve already recommended it to a few friends who are looking to cut back on store-bought options. If you’re into homemade healthy food with minimal effort this little machine is totally worth it.

I’ve already been making kefir for many years so I decided to try my hand at normal yoghurt. After reading many reviews I was drawn to the simplicity of this yoghurt maker. I’ve used it several times now. First time round I put 150g of 5% Greek yoghurt in a pot with 1L of non homogenised milk, 10 hours later I put it in the fridge and then 3 hours after this I put it in the strainer which is provided to make thick yoghurt. It turned out wonderful. No need to heat the milk or add any extras. I’ve also used supermarket whole milk using the same procedure and it works perfectly every time.

I don’t usually write reviews, but this product has really impressed me. Frustrated at being unable to buy a good quality yogurt at a decent price, that wasn’t full of sugar and thickeners, I did a lot of research and thought that this yogurt maker was worth a go. I’m so pleased that I did. I noticed that the Lakeland branded one looked exactly the same but had a timer and variable temperature and initially I was going to buy that one. However, there seems to be a fair amount of people who have had trouble with the thermostat keeping the correct temperature and the yogurt has ended up being ruined. As I only wanted to do standard or Greek yogurt I decided on the VonChef as it has a set temperature. So far, I have made yogurt from goats milk, semi skimmed UHT, and even BoB (best of both) skimmed milk. Each one has been superb. The easiest was using the UHT milk, which didn’t have to be scalded. I just warmed the milk, 100 ml of live yogurt from supermarket, and 2 tablespoons of dried semi skimmed milk powder from Asda, in a jug in the microwave for 2 minutes then put it in the machine overnight. The authentic Greek yogurt I used to buy cost me £2.75 for 500ml. It costs me about 70 pence with this machine and in my opinion tastes much better. Apart from saving money I know exactly what is in my yogurt and depending on which milk I use, I can get a variety of textures and flavours. Hope this has been helpful.

Pleased with quality of the machine and the pots, and strainer for making thicker yoghurt. The pots are 20cm tall so check they will fit in your fridge before purchase. Had to remove a shelf in my fridge to make room which may not work in your fridge. Made delicious yoghurt from first attempt and especially easy using UHT milk which requires no heating/cooling. First attempt was a little thin so used the strainer the next time and this made Greek style thick yoghurt, less in quantity as a lot of whey is drained out when it is strained. I put the machine on in the morning for 10 hours and refrigerate the yoghurt overnight, ready to put on my breakfast! I'm a convert to home-made yoghurt and my family like it too. Save a portion of the batch to use as a starter in the next batch. I use semi-skimmed milk with good results, but full fat makes a thicker yoghurt. I haven't tried skimmed milk yet. The whey can be used in scone and smoothie recipes as it is full of goodness! If the pots were more squat to fit easily in a modern fridge I would award 5 stars, but this could be a deciding factor when purchasing this machine for some so I've given 4 stars.

This thing is amazing! We have been making homemade yogurt and whey the past two weeks and it’s so much better than the store bought stuff - I love that you get a strainer container as well for extra thick yogurt! 10/10 and so simple to use