Description
This sugar-free low carb vanilla bean ice cream is creamy, rich, and packed with real vanilla flavor. Made with a smooth custard base, it delivers a luxurious texture without refined sugar, making it a perfect keto-friendly frozen dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and almond milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and powdered sweetener until smooth and pale.
- Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Gradually return the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract, salt, and xanthan gum until smooth.
- Allow the custard to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–3 hours before serving for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Powdered sweeteners dissolve better and help avoid a grainy texture.
- Tempering the eggs slowly prevents scrambling.
- Xanthan gum helps keep the ice cream creamy and reduces iciness.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and coconut milk.
- Store with parchment paper pressed on top to minimize ice crystals.
- Homemade sugar-free ice cream freezes firmer than traditional ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
