Decadent Low Carb Reduced Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Decadent Low Carb Reduced Fat Vanilla Ice Cream, a creamy and luxurious dessert that’s perfect for those watching carbs and calories. Made with a blend of unsweetened almond milk, low-fat cream cheese, and a touch of heavy cream, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of richness and lightness. Sweetened with powdered erythritol and infused with pure vanilla extract, it delivers classic vanilla flavor with none of the sugar. A dash of xanthan gum ensures a velvety texture, while the ice cream maker does the hard work, churning it into smooth perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time with a few hours to chill and churn, this easy homemade ice cream is a low-sugar, keto-friendly option for summer or any time you’re craving a scoop of creamy indulgence. Serve it plain, or pair it with fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 4 oz Low-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered erythritol sweetener
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp Xanthan gum
- 0.25 tsp Sea salt
- 4 cups Ice (for churning)
Instructions
In a high-powered blender, combine unsweetened almond milk, softened low-fat cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered erythritol, pure vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and sea salt.
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth and slightly thickened.
Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely cold. This step is very important for achieving a creamy texture.
Once chilled, pour the ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
As the ice cream churns, prepare a freezer-safe container to store the finished ice cream.
After churning, the ice cream will have a soft-serve consistency. Transfer it into the prepared container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the container with an airtight lid or plastic wrap and freeze for 2-4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop.
Before serving, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy your decadent low carb reduced fat vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 47 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
