[Foodie Friday Recipe] Easy Keto Chocolate Ice Cream

Rose S. | August 13, 2021 | Real Food Recipes

This rich, creamy, keto chocolate ice cream is the perfect treat for a hot summer day – and it’s super easy!

While some people may find the Keto Diet easier to follow than other types of diets, one thing that many keto dieters often miss is dessert!

While refined carbs such as sugar are a big no-no when following a keto diet, there are still plenty of tasty options for those with a sweet tooth. The key is to use sweeteners that don’t impact your blood sugar or affect your body’s fat-burning ability. Some of the newer natural sweeteners such as stevia or monkfruit extract are popular options, and erythritol is also a good option.

In fact, you can even enjoy a favorite summer treat – rich, creamy, homemade ice cream – on the keto diet!

Here is an easy and delicious recipe that you won’t even need any fancy gadgets (like an ice cream maker) to enjoy!

Homemade Keto Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Serves: 4
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total Time: 4 hours + 15 min.

Ingredients:

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/3 cup low-carb sugar substitute
1.5 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 large yolks
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Combine the heavy whipping cream and swerve confectioner into a medium-high heat sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
Once simmering add in the coco powder and combine well. Try to get a many chunks out as possible.
In a separate bowl combine 2 egg yolks and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Continue to stir as cream, sugar and coco powder mixture starts to thicken. Once thick (as shown in video) remove from heat. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Once cooled slowly add the cream mixture to the yolks as you whisk with a fork or hand mixer.
Once it is all throughly combined whisk until you get a slight froth at the top.
Place into freezer for 4-6 hours, checking on it and stirring it every 1 hour. Ours was set and ready to eat at 4 hours.
TIP: If you freeze it over night you will want to let it sit out for a bit for it to be scoop-able. Enjoy!