Sometimes you need a perfect, simple Homemade Vanilla Keto Ice Cream Recipe. Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream goes well in sundaes, with pie, on top of a warm brownie, and right from the container with a spoon.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe – Low Carb, Sugar Free, Keto, THM S, Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free
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?
Wondering about that fantastic low carb brownie you see? That is one of my Little Debbie Fudge Healthy 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.
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.
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.
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 I prefer the reduced carb milk in this recipe
- 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
To sub in Swerve use 1.5 to 2 times the amount of sweetener called for.
Shirley Bly says
I have been making this ice cream exclusively for months. I just love it and I’ve never really been into vanilla ice cream before. The only change that I make is that I substitute half and half for the almond milk.
Daphne says
I don’t have almond milk or reduced carb milk on hand. Would doubling the Heavy Cream work?
Taryn says
Using all heavy cream doesn’t work very well for homemade ice cream. There is a real chance it will turn to butter. Coconut milk would work if you have that on hand.
Daphne says
Got the right ingredients and I must say that this ice cream is super easy and absolutely delicious!!! Now I cant wait to eat this up so I can try some of your other ice cream recipes!!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Holly Jacob says
I use only heavy cream when I make icecream and have made lots of it never ever had it turn to butter.
Michelle says
I put egg whithe instead egg yolk by mistake.
Jan Richter says
The flavor in this ice cream is sooo good. I made it for company and served over a keto brownie. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Sondra says
Made it tonight. First time making my own ice cream. I only used 1/4 cup gentle sweet blend and it was sweet enough for me! Really good thanks!
Jamie says
Made this tonight. It was amazing! My 4 yr old and boyfriend (who didn’t know it was healthy), loved it! Is there a way to make this into chocolate?
Taryn says
You should be able to just add cocoa powder to taste. Adding a simple chocolate ice cream recipe is on my to do list.
Laura says
Is there a way to make it without the ice cream maker?
Taryn says
You can freeze it into popsicles or try this no churn recipe without the caramel: https://joyfilledeats.com/salted-caramel-ice-cream/
Alyssa says
Yum! What creamy, perfect ice cream.
Wilhelmina Wessel says
Fabulous!
Valerie says
I just made this ice cream last night and it was fantastic! My kids, all in their 20’s, said it was the best vanilla ice cream they’ve ever had! I used a Cuisinart ice cream maker I found on Amazon on sale for $48, and it was the perfect amount for the machine. I substituted 4 tablespoons of Lakanto sweetener for the sweetener, and I didn’t use glycerin. The whole recipe took about 30 minutes from throwing in the blender to having ice cream ready in the machine. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Deb says
When I researched glycerin it is a carbohydrate. Not recommended for keto.
Taryn says
You use a very small amount in this ice cream to help keep it from solidifying, you are not using it as a sweetener. My nutrition facts include the glycerin and this still only has 3g of carbs per serving. You may still choose to omit it and that is fine. It is up to you.
Janet says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I started making ice cream at home a year or two ago and thought I would have to give it up! Could I use Swerve? If so, would I use the same amount? I am pretty new to Keto and have done almost no baking with sweeteners. I am hesitant to invest in bigger quantities until I try a few things. I can get Swerve at my local grocery stores.
Taryn says
Hi Janet, you will need approximately twice as much. My sweetener is twice as sweet as swerve. It should sub in fine in this recipe though! You can add it slowly and taste test.
Beth says
I used Swerve – same amount 1/2 c and it was PERFECT!
This Keto ice cream is a new favorite and my husband owned a Dairy Queen 🙂
Harinder says
Hi can I substitute glycerin with something else
Taryn says
You can omit it and let the ice cream soften at room temperature for about half an hour before scooping. Some recipes add a little vodka in place of glycerin but I have not tried that yet.
De says
Can use MCT OIL
Taryn says
I haven’t tried MCT oil in ice cream. Have you?
vicki says
couldn’t you use xanthan gum
Kathy Phillips says
Can you just pour in a container and freeze? I only have an original ice cream machine.
Taryn says
Any ice cream machine should work. Without an ice cream machine at all you could make this into popsicles but not ice cream. It would freeze too hard to scoop.
Art Maddox says
What exactly is a serving size?
Taryn says
A serving is 1/6th of the recipe. Ice cream makers can vary but if you get 3 pints of ice cream, like I did, that makes each serving half a pint. I kept the servings large because who really wants to just eat one scoop? Not me.
Paulette Silkey says
can you use coconut milk instead?
Taryn says
I think so but I have not tried in this particular recipe. I have a recipe for peanut butter coconut milk ice cream: joyfilledeats.com/peanut-butter-swirl-ice-cream
Pat Vancil says
What is your sweetener blend?
Taryn says
Those words should be a clickable link to: joyfilledeats.com/sweetener
My sweetener is a blend of erythritol, xylitol, and stevia.
Jeanne Dukerschein says
Could you explain the tempering process, please? I do not have access to pastuerized eggs. Is is like when you make a custard?
Taryn says
Yes, you whisk the hot liquid into the egg yolks. Here is a tutorial: http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking-101/how-to-temper-eggs-ice-cream
Sharon says
I didn’t know there was such a thing as pasteurized eggs! I googled it and found a store that had them and went in the pouring rain so I could make this ice cream! It’s sooooo good!
Nedra says
What percentage low carb milk do you prefer in this
Taryn says
I use either 2% or whole reduced carb milk.
Deb says
Taryn, I can’t find reduced carb milk. Can you list the maker of the reduced carb milk you use or a link. Thanks
Taryn says
Hi Deb, I use Fairlife brand. I’ve gotten it from Walmart, Target, and local grocery stores.
Angela Prince Conrad says
I’ve never used glycerin in cooking. What do I️ get??
Taryn says
Any food grade vegetable glycerin. It’s sold on Amazon, in health food stores, and occasionally in the pharmacy section.
ANGELA CONRAD says
big thanks!
ANGELA CONRAD says
my husband is a BIG TIME vanilla ice cream eater and he says this is HANDS DOWN the best he has ever eaten!!!
super easy to make too once you get the glycerin 🙂
Taryn says
Yay! So glad it was a hit 😀
ANGELA CONRAD says
we used unsweetened vanilla almond milk by the way – divine!
Nedra says
I was wondering if you could tell me the ice cream maker you used for the recipe?
Taryn says
I have a Cuisinart 1.5 qt ice cream maker.
Nedra says
When you say reduced carb milk, what brands have you found? We live in a small county area and only have the regular milk options and the almond milk options
Taryn says
I use Fairlife brand. You can just use unsweetened almond milk if that isn’t available in your area.
Ashley says
How long did it take in this machine? I have mine in now. 🙂
Taryn says
About 20 minutes.
Ashley says
Thank you!
Debbie in TX says
Ooh, I like this easy recipe! Isn’t vanilla ice cream wonderful? And I think that brownie is calling my name.
Also, congratulations on your new baby and best wishes to you and your family. He is precious!!
Taryn says
Thank you!