What Is Cream Top Yogurt?
Cream top yogurt is yogurt that has not been homogenized, which makes the natural cream in the milk rise to the top of the container. Instead of a perfectly uniform texture, you get a thin layer of cream that you can stir in or enjoy on its own.
This traditional style has been around for generations and is loved for its rich, satisfying taste.
At Tree Island, our cream top yogurt is made in small batches with whole milk from grass-fed cows on small family farms on Vancouver Island.
How Is Cream Top Yogurt Made?
The process starts with fresh, non-homogenized milk.
In the dairy industry, homogenization is a mechanical step that breaks down fat molecules so they stay evenly distributed in milk or yogurt.
By skipping that step, we allow the cream to separate naturally and form its own delicate layer on top.
We then add live bacterial cultures to the milk, which ferment the lactose and transform it into yogurt. At Tree Island, this is done using a traditional kettle cooking method that produces a smooth, light texture. The result is a yogurt that’s creamy, wholesome, and full of flavour.
Is Cream Top Yogurt Healthy?
Absolutely, cream top yogurt provides protein, probiotics, and calcium plus the cream layer adds a little extra richness to the flavour, making it an enjoyable healthy snack option, side or recipe addition.
Tree Island Cream Top Yogurt is made with simple ingredients: whole grass-fed milk, live cultures, and comes in Plain, Vanilla and Honey (made with BC honey). We naturally keep sugar levels low in all 3, especially in our vanilla bean recipe, which has 25% less sugar than standard vanilla yogurts.
How to Eat Cream Top Yogurt
1. Stir it in: Mix the cream layer back into the yogurt for a richer texture throughout.
2. Scoop it off: Treat the cream as a little bonus at the top and enjoy it before you dig into the rest.
3. Pair it up: Use cream top yogurt with granola, muesli, or fresh fruit for breakfast. It also blends well into smoothies or can be spooned over baked goods for a creamy finish.
Why Choose Tree Island’s Cream Top Yogurt?
When you choose cream top yogurt from Tree Island, you’re choosing more than a recipe, you’re supporting small family farms, grass-fed dairy, and a business rooted in Vancouver Island. We’re committed to keeping yogurt simple: no gelatin, no shortcuts, just whole milk and other fresh, local ingredients crafted into something delicious.
If you’re looking for the best cream top yogurt, ours is made with care from start to finish. From the pasture to the kettle to your table, it’s yogurt with a story and a taste you can trust.
Ready to try it for yourself? Find Tree Island Cream Top Yogurt in Plain, Honey, or Vanilla using our store locator.
