Description
This no-churn keto vanilla bean ice cream recipe delivers the luxurious texture and deep flavor of premium ice cream without the sugar crash. Using heavy cream and healthy fats, it sets up perfectly in the freezer, making it an easy, satisfying keto dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk (or coconut cream for extra richness)
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit blend (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold heavy whipping cream, almond milk, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
- Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the mixture starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high.
- Whip until stiff peaks form (the mixture should hold its shape firmly). Be careful not to over-whip into butter.
- Gently transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe loaf pan or airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Freeze for a minimum of 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Allow the ice cream to sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping and serving for the best, softest texture.
Notes
- For a richer, more custard-like texture without churning, you can briefly heat 1/2 cup of the heavy cream with the sweetener and vanilla bean paste until dissolved, then chill completely before whipping with the remaining cold ingredients.
- Storage: Keep tightly sealed in the freezer. If it becomes too hard, let it soften slightly before serving.
- Sweetener adjustment: Taste the liquid mixture before freezing, as sweeteners vary in intensity.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Keto Desserts
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 140mg