Low Carb Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Low Carb Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Creamy, No-Churn & Perfectly Keto & Diabetic-Friendly
This Low Carb Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is rich, ultra-creamy, and loaded with sugar-free chocolate chunks and pretty pink berry pieces. It tastes like a premium ice cream shop scoop but with only a few net carbs per serving. No ice cream maker needed — just mix, freeze, and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly creamy texture with perfect scoopability
- Only 4–5g net carbs per serving
- No churning required — super easy
- Customizable mix-ins (chocolate, berries, nuts)
- Tastes indulgent but stays blood-sugar friendly
Ingredients (makes about 8 servings)
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½–⅔ cup powdered erythritol or allulose (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped sugar-free chocolate bar
- ⅓ cup sugar-free dried cranberries or chopped freeze-dried strawberries (for the pink bits)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chunks and chopped berries (or freeze-dried strawberries).
- Pour into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for at least 4–6 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for the best texture.
Storage Tips
Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. For easier scooping, store in individual portions or let it soften slightly before serving.
Nutritional Information (per ½ cup serving, approximate)
- Calories: ~280
- Fat: 28g
- Total Carbs: ~7g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Net Carbs: ~5g
- Protein: 3g
Macros are approximate and will vary slightly based on brands and exact mix-ins. Allulose gives the best soft texture.
