Low Carb Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Refreshingly creamy and delightfully indulgent, this Low Carb Fresh Mint Ice Cream is a guilt-free treat packed with natural flavor. Made with a blend of heavy whipping cream, unsweetened almond milk, and freshly steeped mint leaves, this recipe delivers a vibrant, herbaceous twist on the classic dessert without the excess carbs. Sweetened with erythritol and thickened with xanthan gum, it strikes the perfect balance between richness and lightness, while the use of egg yolks ensures a silky-smooth texture. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, this luscious ice cream is as satisfying as it is simple to make. Serve it on its own or pair it with fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
• 0.6666666666666666 cup Erythritol sweetener
• 4 Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, unsweetened almond milk, and fresh mint leaves.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not allow it to boil.

Step 3

Remove from heat and cover the saucepan. Allow the mint leaves to steep in the cream mixture for about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the mint leaves to extract as much flavor as possible. Discard the mint leaves.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together erythritol sweetener and egg yolks until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened.

Step 6

Slowly whisk the strained cream mixture into the egg yolks, making sure to blend slowly to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Step 7

Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. This should take about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and salt.

Step 9

Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 10

Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 11

Transfer the churned ice cream into a lidded container, smoothing the top with a spatula. Freeze for several hours or until firm before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1205.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2032.6

Total Fat 183.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1218mg	0%
Sodium 664.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 161.0IU	0%
Calcium 1264.3mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1743.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 31.1%