-The invention concerns a container (30) for preparing liquid yoghurt in a yoghurt maker, comprising a bottom (31) linked to a side wall (34) tapering towards an upper opening (35). -According to the invention, the side wall (34) has an annular support rim (33) arranged between the bottom (31) and a peripheral bulge (36), the annular support rim (33) being arranged in the lower half of the container (30). -The invention also concerns an electric home yoghurt maker (1) comprising a support (4) holding at least one container (30) for preparing liquid yoghurt according to the abovementioned characteristics.