Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt

Okay, so here's the scoop ;)


My first entry isn't to advertise a more awesome dessert (as we've seen many), but a prudent part of blog-balance. Not the kind that tells of carbs, fats, etc. but one that speaks of pure ease and excellence in its simplicity. Rebecca and I have done this one a few times and it always comes out right. It takes ten minutes at best with a cruddy blender, and only five minutes to blow some minds (especially if you use the fresh fruit and say, "Oh, yeah, it's ... ahh ... umm ... all organic.")

The most beautiful part of this is that the fruit is completely interchangeable: today we just did frozen peaches and she's actually still alive (worried for a second 'cause I thought her head might blow, turns out, just brain freeze).



Anyway I feel lucky to be part of Alli's wonderful creation, and furthermore blessed to be part of the family that can share such an incredible thing with each other. Just like all baking "greats": one part ingredients, one part preparation, and another part love. Don't bother searching cause I made that last part up.

8 servings, 1/2 cup each (1 quart) Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients
• 3 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries
• 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, preferably mini

Preparation
1. Place raspberries, yogurt, sugar and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.


2. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker (or see "No ice cream maker?" below). Freeze until manufacturer's instructions, or until desired consistency. Add chocolate chips during the last 5 minutes of freezing. **No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a 9 X 13 inch pan and place in freezer. Stir every few hours, until the mixture is firm along the edges and semi-firm in the center, 2 to 6 hrs (using frozen berries will shorten freezing time).


3. Transfer to an airtight container, stir in chocolate chips (if following "No ice cream maker?"), cover and freeze until ready to serve.