This recipe has a similar custard base to my almond milk ice cream and protein ice cream recipes, but this time I wanted to share a plain keto chocolate ice cream. If you want an ice cream recipe that is not custard based, try keto vanilla ice cream instead, or even keto mason jar ice cream for a fun activity.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for homemade sugar-free chocolate ice cream, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Besti is a blend of monk fruit and allulose… and the key to soft, scoopable, smooth ice cream (whether that’s sugar free chocolate ice cream or any other flavor!) is the allulose. Ice creams sweetened with other brands of monk fruit or with erythritol will get rock hard in the freezer and are prone to crystallization, making them very difficult to scoop or grainy. Allulose dissolves easily for no gritty texture, and has a different freezing point and allows the ice cream to stay softer. You’re going to love it!
Egg Yolks – This is the base of the custard. You want large sized eggs for this recipe.Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This allulose-based sweetener is the key to ice cream that won’t get rock hard, and we use powdered to help it dissolve more easily. You can also use plain powdered allulose, you’ll need about 33% more sweetener if you do. Other sweeteners will work to sweeten the ice cream, but the texture won’t be nearly as good. Sea Salt – Just a pinch to balance flavors. Don’t worry, your ice cream won’t be salty.Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage – Make sure you buy the coconut milk drink in a carton from the dairy section of the store, not the canned coconut milk. They are different! I chose this to keep the recipe nut-free for those that need it, but you can also use unsweetened almond milk instead if you like.Heavy Cream – Also called heavy whipping cream, this gives the custard base that creamy texture and flavor. You can make it dairy-free by using canned full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream instead.Cocoa Powder – Look for unsweetened high quality cocoa for the richest chocolate taste.
How To Make Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
This section shows how to make keto chocolate ice cream 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. If you like the flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla after removing from heat.
More Keto Chocolate Recipes
If you love this sugar-free chocolate ice cream recipe, you might also like some of these other keto chocolate recipes: Try making keto bread (white and fluffy), keto flatbread (similar to pita bread), or even keto angel food cake. We don’t want to scramble the eggs, so whisk vigorously and pour slowly. I use this meat thermometer for ice cream as well, it’s super precise and I avoid having another specialty tool just for sweets. If you don’t have one, just heat for 3-5 minutes.
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