Yogurt Makers & Cheese Makers

Yogurt Machine and Cheese Machine - Delicious homemade yogurt and soft cheeses

If you enjoy cooking from scratch or simply like experimenting with flavors and new recipes, then a yogurt and cheese machine might be just what you need.

Here you can make delicious yogurt with whatever flavors you like, for example experimenting with different fruits and berries.

You can choose to eat the yogurt as it is or use it for a variety of other dishes.

In addition, you can make soft cheeses like cream cheese, where you can create your own unique flavor, among other things with various herbs.

12 things you need to know to find the right yogurt machine

#1 Capacity

There is a difference in how many jars come with the different yogurt machines and how many jars they can hold. 

You can get very small yogurt machines that hold about 4 jars or a single larger jar.

It is not necessarily the number of jars that determines how much yogurt can be made at once, but rather the number plus the size of the jar.

Often, you can see that the yogurt machines can hold between 1 - 3 liters of yogurt mixture at a time.

#2 Size

There is a difference in the size of yogurt machines and therefore also how much space they will take up in your kitchen.

If you need to make larger batches at once for several days or for many people, you should consider choosing a large yogurt machine. 

Some of the largest yogurt machines available for personal use can typically make around 2.5 liters of yogurt at a time.

#3 Timer

You do not need to set a timer yourself when making yogurt, as there is a built-in timer in the yogurt machines. 

Here you can easily set a time for how long your yogurt or cheese should heat, often it is possible to set the timer for 1-48 hours.

The different timers often also have an acoustic signal that tells you when the yogurt machine has finished heating.

#4 Display

Often there is a display where you can see the settings you choose for heating and timer.

This way, you can also keep track of how much time is left on the timer or if it is at the right temperature. 

In some, you control the display with physical buttons and other times with touch buttons or touch display.

#5 Handles

If you need an easy way to move the yogurt machine around, you can get models with practical handles for transportation. 

This can be an advantage if you need to move it back and forth to the kitchen, especially if you want it to take up less space during the hours it needs to be on.

So you could set it out in the laundry room, bedroom, office, or a completely different place and easily carry it back to the kitchen when it's ready to be put in the fridge.

#6 Yogurt Jars

If you want easy portion servings of yogurt, you might choose a yogurt machine that has the right jar size.

This could be just right for a breakfast serving or as presentation for a dessert, so you do not have to pour it into other jars or bowls.

The yogurt jars come with accompanying lids so you can easily seal them and store them in the fridge afterwards.

Typically, they are either ceramic jars or standard clear glass that are used for these yogurt machines, where both types can withstand the warm yogurt the machine produces.

The yogurt jars will in most cases be dishwasher safe, so you have easy cleaning after use.

#7 Recipe Book

With the yogurt machine, a recipe book often comes along for inspiration on different yogurt and soft cheese recipes. 

If a recipe book does not come with it, you will typically find one or more recipes in the instruction manual for yogurt machines.

#8 Temperature Control

The temperature control varies on different yogurt machines. 

On some, you have pre-installed heating programs where you can choose between different heat settings. 

On others, you can adjust the heat up and down as you wish, so you can determine more precisely how you want to prepare your yogurt or cheese.

#9 Indicator Light

This light is just an indication for you that the machine is on and possibly also that the yogurt machine has reached the right temperature. 

It is simply an easy and quick way for you to see that it is running as it should, so you know your yogurt or cheese is still heating.

#10 Overheating Protection

Most yogurt machines have overheating protection so they cannot get too hot and risk burning out.

So you can safely leave it on and let it take care of itself without having to monitor it for several hours.

#11 Materials

The yogurt machine itself is often made from a mix of stainless steel and plastic. 

Most yogurt machines have a clear plastic lid, so you can keep an eye on your yogurt while it heats and serves as a protective lid when the machine is not in use.

#12 Accessories

Some yogurt machines come with a few extra accessories in the form of additional containers for yogurt or soft cheese. 

Additionally, some also have a type of sieve or strainer if you want to strain the yogurt to make cheese or thick Greek yogurt.

At avXperten, you can also find a wide range of other kitchen tools, including a preserving pot, hand mixer, electric wok, or a crock-pot.