This Keto Ice Cream recipe has only three ingredients and no ice cream machine necessary.

This low carb, sugar free ice cream is creamy, sweet, and delicious - just like homemade ice cream should be.

Enjoy classic vanilla ice cream, or create your own keto ice cream flavor variations with this ice cream base.

Ice cream is a universal sweet treat and over the years more and more ice cream flavors are pleasing palates. We love all types of ice cream and there will never be a shortage of ice cream flavors to choose from.

Making ice cream keto isn't as difficult as it may sound! Most ice cream recipes can be made keto with the right swaps.

Traditional ice cream is already made with high fat dairy products like heavy cream and whole milk. The difference between a traditional ice cream and a keto approved ice cream is the sweetener.

We're going to try to make a keto friendly ice cream cake with this keto ice cream.

Want more satisfying keto desserts that are easy to make? Try Low Carb Blueberry Dump Cake.

KETO ICE CREAM RECIPE

Summer days or quiet nights call for big bowls of ice cream, and this keto ice cream recipe fits the bill while being low carb and sugar free.

It's perfectly sweet, packed with vanilla flavor, and super creamy right out of the freezer.

Three ingredient keto ice cream is simple to put together and takes about a half hour to make, plus 5 hours to freeze.

The end result of this labor and patience is a creamy, dense, low carb ice cream with a silky texture and a warm vanilla flavor. You don't even need to be on a ketogenic diet to enjoy this sugar free ice cream treat.

Keto ice creams from the grocery store like Halo Top and Enlightened are good, but they are nothing compared to freshly made keto ice cream that you make from scratch.

INGREDIENTS IN KETO ICE CREAM

Heavy Cream - This is the main ingredient in our low carb ice cream and will thicken to create a silky smooth dessert.

Powdered Sweetener - Use allulose or xylitol for best results.

Vanilla Extract - Use the best quality vanilla extract you can afford. It's worth it.

This keto ice cream would be amazing in Affogato. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE KETO ICE CREAM

1. In a large saucepan, add half of the heavy cream and the sweetener. Heat over medium heat and stir continuously until the sweetener is dissolved.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow the mixture to reduce by almost half.
3. Remove the liquid from the stove and allow to cool to room temperature. Whisk in the remaining cream and vanilla extract.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. With an electric mixer, whip liquid until soft peaks form.
5. Transfer batter to a large loaf pan. Freeze for 4-5 hours.
6. Allow ice cream to thaw slightly before scooping and eating.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

If you're looking for ice cream maker recipes you'll want to check out this list of Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipes.

KETO ICE CREAM MAKING TIPS

Use quality ingredients - When making homemade ice cream, you'll want to make sure you're using high quality ingredients for the best outcome. Particularly for this recipe with only four ingredients, it's extra importatnt to use fresh dairy and and a high quality vanilla extract.

Chill Out - It's best to start with chilled ingredients whenever you're making homemade ice cream.

Don't go crazy with add-ins - If you plan to add anything to your keto ice cream, choose just one or two additions. Make sure any chunks are smaller than the size of a pea.

IS ICE CREAM KETO?

Generally, ice cream is not keto. There are some brands in stores now that are low carb, but making my own is much easier, more cost effective, and satisfying.

You've probably encountered keto ice creams at the grocery store. I think it's wonderful that brands like Halotop and Enlightened are so easily available, but the prices on these pints of low carb ice cream are quite high! Making your own homemade keto ice cream will be much easier on your wallet.

WHAT SWEETENER SHOULD I USE TO MAKE ICE CREAM KETO?

When it comes to sugar free sweeteners, you have many options. Stevia, Xylitol, Eryithritol, monkfruit, and Splenda are some of the most common. When making ice cream, I like to take advantage of the cooling effect that some of these sweeteners have.

Erythritol in particular is known to create this cooling effect. While that sensation can seem out of place in soups or cookies, it is perfect for a cold dessert like Keto Ice Cream.

Natural Erythritol or an erythritol blend such as Swerve are my first choice for making Keto ice cream. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that has 70% of the sweetness of sugar, but only 5% of the calories.

Be sure to use a powdered version of whatever sweetener you choose so that it melts into the ice cream base.

CAN I MAKE KETO ICE CREAM WITHOUT AN ICE CREAM MACHINE?

Yes, you can make keto ice cream without an ice cream machine! I've developed this ice cream recipe to come out perfectly smooth without using a machine. The step where we whip the cream adds air into the mixture before freezing, so the churning isn't necessary.

SUGAR FREE ICE CREAM MIX INS

Ice cream is more fun with some extra goodies inside. I enjoy a bowl of simple vanilla ice cream, but adding in some crunch or sweet treats isn't a bad idea.

Gently fold in your desired amount of any of these keto-friendly ice cream mix-ins to add character to your keto ice cream.

• Sugar Free Sprinkles/Jimmies
• Chopped fresh or frozen strawberries or blueberries
• Sugar free mini chocolate chips
• Sugar free chocolate or caramel syrup
• Chopped pecans or almonds
• Small pieces of keto fudge or keto peanut butter fudge

Depending on the weight of your add-ins, they may settle toward the bottom of your pan.

That's ok, just give the ice cream a stir about half way through the freezing time to distribute them more evenly.

If you don't need to eat keto, you might like this gluten free ice cream.

HOW DO I MAKE CHOCOLATE KETO ICE CREAM?

Use this same recipe, but add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture to get a rich, chocolate keto ice cream.

MORE KETO ICE CREAM FLAVORS

You can use other flavor extracts in this recipe to get new and exciting keto ice cream flavors. Try peppermint, almond, or butter extract along with your choice of mix-ins from above to make a personalized keto ice cream for yourself.

Here are some delicous combinations:

• Butter extract with chopped pecans to make a keto butter pecan ice cream.
• Peppermint extract with sugar free candy cane pieces will create a keto peppermint stick ice cream.
• Strawberry extract and chopped fresh strawberries turn this into Keto strawberry ice cream.

HOW TO STORE LOW CARB ICE CREAM

This keto ice cream will stay fresh in the freezer for a couple of weeks, if it lasts that long.

Store your keto ice cream in an air tight container in the freezer. If the loaf pan you used has a lid, that is perfect.

If not, you'll want to remove the ice cream from the loaf pan and transfer it into a different air tight container for storage.

HOW TO SOFTEN KETO ICE CREAM

Store bought ice cream contains additives to keep it soft and scoopable. Because we haven't added any oil or chemicals to this ice cream, it will be quite hard when you first remove it from the freezer.

Let homemade keto ice cream sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to soften up a bit before trying to scoop it. This will give you the perfect creamy ice cream texture.

I've seen suggestions elsewhere to add a tablespoon of vodka to the mixture before freezing. Because alcohol doesn't freeze, this will help to keep the keto ice cream soft. I haven't tried this personally, and would avoid doing this if you plan to serve the ice cream to kids.

WILL KETO ICE CREAM KICK YOU OUT OF KETOSIS?

Because we're using Erythritol or Xylitol instead of sugar in this recipe, enjoying homemade keto ice cream should not effect your ketosis at all.

Looking for more ice cream options? Add cotton candy flavoring to this keto ice cream recipe to make cotton candy ice cream.

Check out these Cuisinart ice cream maker recipes for more ideas.

MORE DELICIOUS LOW CARB DESSERTS TO TRY

My Keto Cheesecake Recipe is a crustless, sugar-free wonder! Everyone loves this cheesecake, even those who aren't eating for Keto.

Don't forget about cake! My recipes for Keto Chocolate Cake and Keto Vanilla Cake are amazing for any occasion.

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