Sugar-Free Sesame Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy, nutty decadence of Sugar-Free Sesame Ice Cream—a guilt-free treat elevated by the rich, toasty flavor of sesame seeds. This luscious dessert is made with a velvety custard base of heavy cream, whole milk, egg yolks, and nourished with the natural sweetness of stevia, making it perfect for those looking to cut sugar without sacrificing flavor. The sesame seeds are carefully toasted to unlock their aroma and blended into the custard for a smooth and distinctive taste that sets this ice cream apart. Perfect for serving as a delightful end to a dinner party or as a refreshing everyday indulgence, this homemade recipe is surprisingly easy and delivers soft-serve joy with a satisfying nutty twist. Healthy never tasted so heavenly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Stevia sweetener
- 4 large Egg yolks
Instructions
Begin by toasting sesame seeds: heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the sesame seeds. Stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until they turn golden and become fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and half of the heavy cream (1 cup). Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, stevia sweetener, and salt until well combined and slightly pale.
Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and avoid scrambling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon; do not allow it to boil.
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Transfer the custard into a blender or use an immersion blender to blend in the toasted sesame seeds until smooth and well combined.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any remaining sesame bits.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, pour the custard into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for an additional 2 hours or until firm before serving. Enjoy your sugar-free sesame ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 225.0 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.7 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 904 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*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.
