Learn how to make the BEST Homemade Keto Ice Cream with just 3 ingredients! No ice cream maker needed, I love how easy it is to customize. 1 gram net carbs.
While ice cream is traditionally high in sugar and carbs, there are plenty of keto-friendly ice creams at the grocery stores
Why I love this Homemade Keto Ice Cream recipe
3 Ingredients. Just heavy cream, sweetener, and xanthan gum. No sugar alcohols and perfect for a keto diet.
No ice cream machine is needed. And no blender too. Just use a hand mixer and transfer it into a jar to freeze it up!
Perfect texture. It’s rich, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
Over 10 flavor options! The base is vanilla-flavored, but you can change it up in a plethora of ways.
Ingredients needed
Heavy cream- Also known as double cream or thickened cream. Do not use reduced fat or light versions of the cream. Otherwise, the ice cream will not be set as desired.
Powdered allulose- My preferred sweetener. I never buy the expensive packaged options and instead, Avoid using erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, as it can crystalize.
Xanthan gum- Thickens the ice cream and prevents any crystallization. Be wary though, as a little goes a VERY long way.
Vanilla extract- Optional, but only add it if you are making the original vanilla flavor. This can be changed to other flavor extracts.
Step 1- Make the mixture: In a deep jar, add all the ingredients and gently mix. Using an immersion or stick mixer, blend the mixture until it has thickened and soft peaks form.
Step 2- Freeze it up: Cover the jar and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, stirring every 40 minutes, to ensure it doesn’t ice up.
Step 3- Serve: Scoop it out and serve immediately.
Recipe tips and variations
Add the xanthan gum. Even though it’s optional, adding a stabilizer like xanthan gum will help prevent the ice cream from becoming icy or crystallizing.
Use an ice cream maker. If you own an ice cream maker, this recipe works just as well in it.
Churn the ice cream. For the best results, stir the mixture every 30 minutes for the first couple of hours to ensure the ice cream is smooth and creamy.
Soften the ice cream before serving. Let the low-carb ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.
Make it dairy-free. Swap the heavy cream for full-fat coconut cream (from a can).
Flavor ideas
As mentioned earlier, this recipe is a simple vanilla base which is SO easy to customize with tons of flavors. Here are ten to get you started:
Chocolate– Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
Cookies and cream– Replace the vanilla extract with almond extract and add 1 cup of crushed keto Oreos.
Cookie dough– Fold through 1/4 cup of crumbled keto cookie dough.
Strawberry– Add 1/2 cup sliced strawberries and, if desired, strawberry extract.
Mint chocolate chip– Replace the vanilla extract with peppermint extract and fold through 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips.
Butter pecan– Add 1/2 teaspoon butter extract and 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
Salted caramel– Fold through 1/4 cup of sugar free caramel syrup.
To serve: If your ice cream is too icy once removed from the freezer, you can microwave it for 15 seconds or let it sit for 15 minutes.
To store: The ice cream will become icier if re-frozen. If you have leftovers and need to re-freeze them, place them in a new container and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month
Homemade Keto Ice Cream
Recipe by AdminCourse: Recipes
Servings
4
servings
Prep time
5
minutes
Cooking time
15
minutes
Calories
300
kcal
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon sugar free powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Directions
In a deep and wide jar, add all your ingredients and mix. Using an immersion or stick mixer, beat everything together until it thickens and soft peaks form.
Cover the jar and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, stirring every 40 minutes, to ensure it doesn’t become too icy.
Remove from the freezer and let sit for 15 minutes, before serving.
Notes
If you want smoother ice cream, add 1 tablespoon of vodka. You won’t be able to taste it, but it will make the ice cream easier to scoop. TO STORE: If your ice cream is too icy once removed from the freezer, you can microwave it for 15 seconds or let it sit for 15 minutes. TO RE-FREEZE: The ice cream will become icier if re-frozen. If you do have leftovers and need to re-freeze them, place them in a new container and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1g
Amount Per ServingCalories192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g34%
Sodium28mg2%
Potassium47mg2%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g2%
Vitamin A 875%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 39%
Iron 1%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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