Sometimes you need a perfect, simple vanilla ice cream. My homemade Keto Vanilla Ice Cream goes well in sundaes, with pie, on top of a warm brownie, and right from the container with a spoon. This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
I have several recipes that use either sweet cream or vanilla ice cream but I haven’t gotten around to sharing my ice cream recipe on its own yet. If you are too adventurous for plain ole vanilla make sure to check out my Sweet Cream Coffee Caramel Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream with a Chocolate Truffle Core, Pecan Praline Ice Cream, and Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Peanutty Caramel. And the other ten or so ice cream recipes on my blog. Can you tell I like ice cream?
How to make a Keto Ice Cream Sundae
Wondering about that fantastic low carb brownie you see? That is one of my Little Debbie Fudge Brownies. For an even more fabulous sundae drizzle on some Hot Fudge.
The best thing about this homemade vanilla keto ice cream recipe is you can control the ingredients. This doesn’t have any weird add-ins you can’t pronounce. I do add a little vegetable glycerin to my ice creams so they stay soft and scoopable in the freezer. That is always optional. If you are patient enough to let your ice cream temper for thirty minutes you can omit it. Patience has never been my strongest virtue.
What ice cream maker should I buy?
My Cuisinart ice cream maker is one of the best investments I have ever made. Those store bought pints of low carb ice creams add up fast AND homemade ice cream tastes so much better. See my favorite ice cream maker HERE.
How to store Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
These leftover pint containers are perfect for storing homemade ice cream. My husband went on a gelato kick a few years back and brought home half a dozen pints at once when these were on sale. And that is why I normally do the grocery shopping.
Raw Egg Yolks in Ice Cream
If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks you can purchase pasteurized eggs or you can temper the ice cream base. I don’t do either. I guess I’m a bit of a rebel but I’ve never gotten sick from raw eggs in ice cream or cookie batter.
Glycerin in Keto Ice Cream
The reason for the glycerin is to keep the keto vanilla ice cream soft enough to scoop. It is optional since it does add a small amount of carbs. If you prefer to leave it you can sub in vodka or let the ice cream sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before scooping.
Let me know if you try this keto ice cream recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups reduced carb milk or unsweetened almond milk ***
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp glycerin
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Notes
Nutrition
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Tara says
I have made this with powdered swerve, and also tried it with xylitol. Lakanto as well. I’ve always left it at 1/2 cup of sweetener and found it to be plenty sweet FYI! Guess it depends how long you have been off sugar for. I have a sweet tooth and my fave way to make it is to do 1/4 cup xylitol and 1/4 cup lakanto or powdered swerve.
I’ve also made a mint chip where I replace the vanilla extract with peppermint and then stir in either sugar free chocolate chips or chopped 85-90% Lindt dark bars. (About 1/2 of a large bar)
Oh and I also sprinkle 1/4 tsp xanathan gum for stabilizer. My ice cream lasts for weeks and I dont need to take it out of the freezer to thaw first.
Sometimes I replace 1 tsp of the glycerin with 1 tsp of vodka. The 2 work well together. One prevents the ice crystals and stops from freezing too much and 1 keeps it smooth…
Keeping a layer of plastic wrap over the surface of the ice cream in the container in the freezer also helps
Try Taryn’s recipes! You won’t be disappointed! I was getting frustrated with low carb baking as NOTHING ever turned out…the ingredients are sooooo pricey here in Canada too! A small bag of swerve is between 10 and 15$!!! Ever since I started using her recipes nothing has NOT worked lol. Honestly they’re all fantastic thank you!
RClark says
This ice cream is the best ever when you need an ice cream fix. My husband really liked it too which is saying a lot. Thank you so much! Keep up the great work!
Ronda says
What would be the amount of Monkfruit as a substitute for the sweetner?
Taryn says
1.5 times the amount listed for Lakanto.
Adairtx says
❤️