Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate flavor, optional)
- Ice cubes
- Salt (for making an ice bath)
Instructions:
1. Prepare an Ice Bath:
- Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and add some salt to it. Set aside.
2. Mix the Ice Cream Base:
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered erythritol (or your chosen sweetener), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. If you want chocolate-flavored ice cream, add the unsweetened cocoa powder as well.
3. Whisk Until Thickened:
- Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until it thickens and forms soft peaks. This should take just a few minutes.
4. Cool in the Ice Bath:
- Place the mixing bowl with the ice cream base into the prepared ice bath. Continue to whisk until the mixture cools down. This should only take a minute or two.
5. Serve:
- Scoop the keto ice cream into serving bowls or containers.
- You can enjoy it right away as a soft-serve ice cream, or you can freeze it for a firmer texture.
6. Optional Toppings:
- You can add keto-friendly toppings such as chopped nuts, sugar-free chocolate chips, or whipped cream if desired.
