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Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for strawberry keto ice cream, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. This sweet spread isn’t just for low carb breads… it also makes a mouthwatering glaze for desserts like keto strawberry cheesecake, or adds a fruity boost to blended recipes like strawberry almond milk (or this ice cream!). With no sugar, sugar alcohols, GMOs, soy, or gluten (and hunks of real berries!), it’s the perfect way to add real strawberry taste to desserts. (Use code WHOLESOMEYUM for 10% off, just for Wholesome Yum readers!)
Butter – For the keto condensed milk ice cream base. I prefer grass-fed butter, but any unsalted variety works.Heavy Cream – Adds a creamy texture and mouthfeel to your keto strawberry ice cream. It’s used to make the condensed milk base, and then more is used later on. You should be able to substitute full-fat coconut milk to cut down on the dairy if needed, but I haven’t tested this option.Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – The only sugar substitute I use for low carb ice cream! Unlike erythritol and most other sweetener brands, Besti dissolves completely, stays dissolved, and keeps ice cream smooth and scoopable (this is because allulose has a lower freezing point than other sugar substitutes). You can substitute a different powdered sugar alternative, but it may turn rock-hard in the freezer.Vanilla Extract – A high quality vanilla extract will bring out the rich flavor of this ice cream.Almond Milk – Prevents the ice cream from being too rich and dense from the cream. Use an unsweetened variety. The neutral flavor of almond milk works best in this recipe (though feel free to use vanilla!), but other keto milk substitutes can work as well. Coconut milk beverage is an easy swap to make the recipe nut-free.ChocZero Strawberry Jam Preserves – My favorite way to add more strawberry flavor to this ice cream, without extra carbs!Strawberries – Fresh berries taste best in this recipe, but you can also use frozen strawberries. Simply thaw and drain excess juices first.
How To Make Keto Strawberry Ice Cream
This section shows how to make strawberry ice cream keto, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Add chocolate chips – Add keto chocolate chips to your ice cream maker in the last 5 minutes of churning.Use different berries – For a mixed berry flavor, swap strawberries with other low sugar keto berries (final carb counts may differ).Include crunchy toppings – Top ice cream with keto nuts, sugar free sprinkles, or crumbled keto shortbread cookies. You can also churn these into the ice cream, toward the end.
Storage Instructions
Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months. Allow to sit on the counter for a few minutes before scooping and serving. Use these tips to make sure your ice cream stays as smooth and creamy as you expect.
For faster condensed milk, use a larger pan. It helps the process go a lot more quickly! Use an allulose-based sweetener. Besti contains a just-like-sugar blend of monk fruit and allulose. Unlike other keto sweeteners, it keeps frozen treats like ice cream softer. For easier scooping, let it sit. Ice cream should sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes after removing from the freezer. (Unlike regular keto ice cream, this keto strawberry ice cream benefits from thawing slightly before scooping.) Want a little less fat and calories? You can replace the cup of heavy cream added at the end with an equal amount of almond milk, but the ice cream will have a less creamy texture. (Don’t replace the cream in the condensed milk, or it won’t turn out.) Don’t have an ice cream maker? Make a no-churn version by skipping the churning step and freezing right away. You’ll need to stir the mixture every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours, then every hour until solid. Alternatively, keto mason jar ice cream is also no-churn and doesn’t require stirring.
More Fruity Keto Ice Cream Recipes
For fruity taste with less sugar, you’ll love these low carb frozen treats! Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it!
