Cool & Creamy Summer Keto Ice Cream

A refreshing, low-carb ice cream perfect for summer. This healthy and keto-friendly dessert is easy to make and ideal for a warm day.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 3 55

Total Time 4 20

Servings 8 servings

Calories 120 kcal

4 cups Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk (or whole milk for non-keto)
2/3 cup Heavy Cream (at least 35% fat)
1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
6 tablespoons Monk Fruit or Stevia Blend (or your preferred low-carb sugar substitute, adjust to taste)
5 teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Large Egg Yolks (optional, for an extra rich texture; add a pinch more xanthan gum if skipping)

Gently warm your milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer around the edges. Take it off the heat immediately.
If you're including egg yolks, let the milk cool down a bit until it's lukewarm. Whisk the egg yolks into the milk mixture until everything is smoothly combined.
Place the pan back on medium-high heat. Keep stirring continuously for about 6 minutes, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil without letting it scorch.
To avoid lumps, whisk the xanthan gum with a tiny splash of cold milk in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry. Stir this into your warm milk mixture and continue cooking for another 4 minutes, stirring well.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
Once the mixture has completely cooled to room temperature, stir in your sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and the cocoa powder if you're making chocolate ice cream.
For the best creamy texture, cover the mixture and chill it thoroughly in the refrigerator, ideally overnight. This step is crucial!
Pour the well-chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Serve immediately for a delightful soft-serve experience, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for a firmer, scoopable ice cream. Store any leftovers in the freezer.

This is a delightful Summer Sweet Treat, a Low Carb Ice Cream, and a Healthy Dessert – truly a Keto Summer Delight!

Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 120
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 1g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 2g