Keto ice cream is a creamy mix of sweet vanilla seeds and velvet smooth cream. Perfect for the ketogenic diet as an after dinner treat, or simply an anytime snack. Its the easiest low carb ice cream I’ve ever made, and there is literally no way you can mess this one up.
This keto ice cream is very smooth and fluffy. I’ve just added walnuts to garnish the photo, but since its vanilla ice-cream you can add almost anything, and it’s going to taste delicious.
I’ve made this keto ice cream before for Tasteaholics when I did a guest post on low carb affogato. Its a seriously good ice cream plus my photography skills have become a little bit better. So Win Win!
This recipe utilizes raw eggs. Growing up I would always put raw eggs into smoothies. I’ve never ever had a problem with raw eggs in my entire life, but proceed with caution if you’re pregnant.
You must buy good quality eggs for this keto ice cream taste great (along with good quality vanilla). Barn raised eggs have 6 times less nutrition than free-range organic eggs and taste about 6 times more average as well. I always try to buy free-range whenever I can, because every time you buy something from a supermarket, it’s a small vote for what gets stocked.
This ice cream requires no churning, but it does require beating with an electric mixer. Most of us have an electric mixer lying around, but generally not an ice-cream churner! Low carb ice-cream is a real family treat, and trust me, they won’t even know its low carb and sugar-free! It’s seriously carb smart ice cream.
Sugar-free ice-cream is so easy to make. You just have to know which sweetener to use otherwise it could taste bitter, too cool or slightly minty. You don’t want that! I use a sugar substitute called Natvia, and you can find a link in the ingredients list below.
Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs separated
- 1 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Natvia (Or Erythritol)
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Separate 4 large eggs and beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until very fluffy and white.
- Mix in the natvia with the egg whites.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream until it becomes thick, but not butter. (There is a very fine line, so stop mixing when the cream becomes thicker than usual).
- With a sharp knife, remove the seeds from the vanilla pod using the back of your knife. Mix in with the heavy cream
- Gently fold the egg whites in with the beaten cream, and add the egg yolks and continue folding
- Place in a rectangle pan and freeze for 4 hours. Serve and enjoy!
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Marsha says
HI. First off, I love the ice cream. I have made it twice. The first time I made a batch, I froze it in metal bread pan. It tasted great but it was hard as a rock. A few seconds in the microwave however solved that issue. I tried to make it again today. Failed miserably. Not only did I forget to add the Stevia, I could not get the heavy whipping cream to thicken at all. I had the same problem the first time. What am I doing wrong? I use my electric mixer but no matter how long i mix it’s not getting thick. I was really looking forward to my treat tonight especially since this time I poured the ice cream into 6 1/5 cup serving containers. So I don’t overeat. Yes, it’s that good!
FatForWeightLoss says
Hey Marsha 🙂
Thank you for your kind words. – Okay, so if your cream isn’t whipping to become thick, sounds like it doesn’t have enough butterfat in it. Technically, if you whip cream for long enough it will turn into butter, but we don’t want that. Have you tried another type of cream for this recipe?
Marsha says
Hi Aaron,
Omg, I just looked in my fridge and realized that I mistakenly picked up half and half rather than HWC. The 1st time however, I did use full fat HWC and that didn’t really thicken much.. Maybe try another brand. I think keto has me in brain fog mood right now. Obviously. ?
Marsha says
Can I use the half and half to make my own HWC for this recipe so it doesn’t go to waste and if so How?
Thank You
FatForWeightLoss says
Heavy whipping cream and half and half are very different. I’d suggest using the half and half for another recipe that you find suitable.
Edith Cooke says
I usually put the bowl and the beater’s attachment to the ridge to get them cold before I whip the cream
Christine says
I love this so much, even with vanilla extract (because I’ve lost a whole bag of vanilla beans that are worth more than gold…). I have to hide it from my family. And I’m not sure if it’s the whipping, or what, but each serving feels like way more than half a cup. It’s so filling.
Heidi says
Can vanilla extract to used in place of vanilla bean? If so, what are the ratios?
FatForWeightLoss says
Of courses! for 1 vanilla bean I’d add 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Natasha says
Can I use powdered Swerve, or do I need to use a granulated sweetener?
FatForWeightLoss says
Powdered will work perfectly!
Paul Andrews says
Can Stevia be swapped out for swerve, just to avoid the cool aftertaste it leaves. Also what is the serving size? I couldn’t find it under the nutrition information. I’m guessing half a cup.
FatForWeightLoss says
Hi Paul,
Yes of course! The recipe makes 6 servings, which would be around 1/2 of a cup, you’re correct!
Rebecca white says
Hi I was just wondering if you have hardcover books. I’m not always able to be online.
FatForWeightLoss says
Sorry Rebecca, not at this stage. Coming very soon. Everyone wants them!
Katie Archibald says
Shouldn’t the eggs be cooked? Should I fluff all the eggs and combine and cook first?
FatForWeightLoss says
The eggs should be raw. Yes, I know this might sound weird, but it’s totally safe. You don’t want scrambled egg ice cream 🙂
Janice says
Can you make this in an ice cream maker to speed up the process?
FatForWeightLoss says
you sure can!
Esther says
What would be the process for making this in an ice cream maker?
FatForWeightLoss says
Hi Esther,
It would be very similar 🙂
Marijane Kendall says
I like Aaron’s recipes and have tried several. I’m really interested in his breads, but I have requested this ebook a couple of times and still haven’t received it.
FatForWeightLoss says
Hey Marijane,
Oh no! that happens sometimes. I’ll check for you and make sure I send it out today.
Bokkie Palmer says
What is Natvia or Swerve?
FatForWeightLoss says
They are sweeteners. Natvia is a natural sweetener found mostly here in Australia, and Swerve can be found anywhere 🙂