Keto lemon ice cream

Keto lemon ice cream

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Treat the whole family to this fresh and creamy keto dessert. Summery homemade ice cream, bursting with luscious citrus flavor. Guaranteed sugar-free success!
July 20 2018 by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dessert

Keto lemon ice cream

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4.7
31 Ratings
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Treat the whole family to this fresh and creamy keto dessert. Summery homemade ice cream, bursting with luscious citrus flavor. Guaranteed sugar-free success!
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6 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 1 lemon, zest and juicelemons, zest and juice
  • 3 3 large egglarge eggs
  • 1โ„3 cup (2ยฝ oz.) 80 ml (70 g) erythritol
  • 1ยพ cups 425 ml heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

Instructions are for 6 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Wash the lemon in lukewarm water. Finely grate the outer peel (zest). Squeeze out the juice and set aside.
  2. Separate eggs. Beat egg whites until stiff. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and sweetener until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, zest, and a few drops of yellow food coloring, if using. Carefully fold whipped egg whites into yolk mixture.
  3. Whip cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold egg mixture into whipped cream.
  4. Pour into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can place the bowl in the freezer and give it a good stir every half hour until it reaches the desired consistency. It can take up to 2 hours. Use a spatula to scrape the inside of the bowl while stirring. If frozen solid, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

Add a few drops of natural food coloring if you want the ice cream to have a more vibrant color.

Switch up your citrus! Lime and grapefruit make yummy ice cream flavors, too. If you try a grapefruit, use only one tablespoon of juice for every two servings of ice cream.

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40 comments

  1. 1
    Antonieta Gomez
    July 19 2018
    Looks great and delicious! I have some concerns about raw eggs. I guess the freeze part kills any bacteria. Am I right?
    Reply: #16
  2. 2
    Adrienne Doles
    July 20 2018
    The acidity of the lemon kills the bacteria and makes it safe to eat.
  3. 3
    Hazel
    July 21 2018
    Hi what is the erythritol and when does it go in?
    Thanks
    Reply: #5
  4. 4
    Cathy L
    July 21 2018
    Erythritol is a granulated sweetener. You can buy it online if itโ€™s not found in any local stores. It is less sweet than sugar so some people combine it with a bit of stevia. Erythritol also has a cooling โ€œmentholโ€ effect in the mouth which is alleviated by the stevia. If you re- read the recipe you will see where to add it into the egg yolks.
  5. 5
    Reply to comment #3 by Hazel
    Peter Biรถrck Team Diet Doctor
    July 21 2018
    Hi!

    More reading about sweeteners here:

    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/sweeteners

    ( Try to avoid the use of sweeteners on a daily basis)

    Hi what is the erythritol and when does it go in?
    Thanks

  6. 6
    Michele
    July 22 2018
    I just made it. It was super easy. Yummy dessert tonight!
  7. 7
    Simon
    July 24 2018
    Lovely creamy and just enough lemon.
  8. 8
    Fiona
    July 29 2018
    Made this today and it is stunning!
  9. 9
    John
    July 30 2018
    If raw egg isn't a concern, then substituting Vanilla, an I like splenda for the sweetner ( doesn't denature with heat), and bake it in a water bath with a little nutmeg sprinkle on top for a great baked custard...could be in ramekins as well for individual servings.
  10. 10
    Sarah
    August 12 2018
    Can this be made without any sweetener?
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  12. 12
    Suska
    August 17 2018
    People never heard of PASTEURIZED EGGS? if you concern about raw eggs just buy pasteurized ones...
  13. 13
    Heather
    August 18 2018
    Sure I've heard of them but in my part of the world, they're not readily available and if they are, very expensive.
    Reply: #30
  14. 14
    Natasha
    August 20 2018
    When does the lemon zest go in? I see where the juice is added but never a mention of the zest
  15. 15
    Shayla
    September 8 2018
    Whatโ€™s the serving in cups? I know you put the number of servings, but I live alone and I want to make sure I get the amount t exact and not end up eating too much.
  16. 16
    Reply to comment #1 by Antonieta Gomez
    Sarah
    September 26 2018
    Raw eggs are safe to eat.

    Looks great and delicious! I have some concerns about raw eggs. I guess the freeze part kills any bacteria. Am I right?

  17. 17
    Rayelle Bishop
    February 11 2019
    I never heard of pasteurized eggs. WTF?
  18. 18
    Ellie
    April 24 2019
    Hi. I know this says 6 servings but can you please tell me how many cups a serving is so I dont overeat it? Thank you
    Reply: #19
  19. 19
    Reply to comment #18 by Ellie
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    April 24 2019

    Hi. I know this says 6 servings but can you please tell me how many cups a serving is so I dont overeat it? Thank you

    That depends on how much air gets whipped/churned into your ice cream.

  20. 20
    Ellie
    April 24 2019
    I want to make this diet work but not having any idea to gauge what serving sizes are, in turn makes it difficult to know if you are under 20 grams of carbs per day. I understand the beauty of not having to weigh or measure but when you are trying to count grams, some sort of frame of reference is necessary so a person can properly achieve ketosis. A lot of money and time goes into preparing all of these recipes, not to mention changing your entire diet and lifestyle, so its only fair you at least have an idea of what a serving size of anything is, otherwise the diet will not be effective.
    Reply: #21
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    Reply to comment #20 by Ellie
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    April 25 2019

    I want to make this diet work but not having any idea to gauge what serving sizes are, in turn makes it difficult to know if you are under 20 grams of carbs per day. I understand the beauty of not having to weigh or measure but when you are trying to count grams, some sort of frame of reference is necessary so a person can properly achieve ketosis. A lot of money and time goes into preparing all of these recipes, not to mention changing your entire diet and lifestyle, so its only fair you at least have an idea of what a serving size of anything is, otherwise the diet will not be effective.

    Serving size by weight or volume is going to vary from kitchen to kitchen. All of our recipes give the number of servings that it makes which is the most accurate way.

  22. 22
    Cynthia
    April 25 2019
    I made it tonight and added the zest in with the juice. It is more than I would like, but it still has a beautiful bright lemony flavor that was just right for the end of day!
  23. 23
    Amanda
    June 7 2019
    Could I use can coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream?????
    Reply: #24
  24. 24
    Reply to comment #23 by Amanda
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 7 2019

    Could I use can coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream?????

    Yes, coconut cream can work well for a dairy free alternative.

  25. 25
    Ann Palmer
    September 13 2019
    Instead of using raw eggs, could a custard be made first by heating the eggs and cream until it coats the back of a spoon then let it cool down?
    Reply: #26
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    Reply to comment #25 by Ann Palmer
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    September 13 2019

    Instead of using raw eggs, could a custard be made first by heating the eggs and cream until it coats the back of a spoon then let it cool down?

    Yes, that should work well. There are many ice cream recipes that call for the heating step.

  27. 27
    Julie
    October 27 2019
    This stuff is delicious!
  28. 28
    PATRICK WASHBURN
    April 11 2020
    I am about to try this recipe, as it sounds quite wonderful. I have been a very healthy type 1 diabetic for 36 years, and the "Keto" diet is basically the "diabetic" diet. It is wonderful to see and try all the new recipes people like you are coming up with!
    And FYI, for those who are concerned about raw egg. If you have ever had chocolate mousse, for example, then you have eaten raw egg. This isn't meant to be stored long term. It's meant to be eaten right away! So get over it and enjoy!
  29. 29
    trevorknewton
    May 9 2020
    making it today - without the sweetener, thinking that the cream will be sweet enough. tasting it every half-hour as i stir it (as i dont have an ice-cream maker) - even now way too sweet. i think next time i'm going to add two more lemons
    Reply: #32
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    Reply to comment #13 by Heather
    Keahi52
    May 11 2020
    You can pasteurize eggs by heating up the water to 135 degrees and putting a whole eggs in the water. look it up online my wife's done it and it's pretty easy.
  31. 31
    Keahi52
    May 11 2020
    Has anyone used stevia? I don't have the other sweetener and I'd like to make it tonight.
    Reply: #33
  32. 32
    Reply to comment #29 by trevorknewton
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    May 11 2020

    making it today - without the sweetener, thinking that the cream will be sweet enough. tasting it every half-hour as i stir it (as i dont have an ice-cream maker) - even now way too sweet. i think next time i'm going to add two more lemons

    Be sure to add in the additional lemons to the nutritional information.

  33. 33
    Reply to comment #31 by Keahi52
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    May 11 2020

    Has anyone used stevia? I don't have the other sweetener and I'd like to make it tonight.

    The recipe has not been tested with stevia, but it would likely work.

  34. 34
    Lily Thomas
    September 5 2020
    Does anyone know the carb content for this recipe?
    Reply: #35
  35. 35
    Reply to comment #34 by Lily Thomas
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    September 6 2020

    Does anyone know the carb content for this recipe?

    This recipe is 3 carbs per serving. It you click the Nutrition tab underneath the Ingredients list, you will see the nutrition breakdown.

  36. 36
    Adeline
    May 17 2021
    Does anyone know how many grams is one serving?
    Reply: #37
  37. 37
    Reply to comment #36 by Adeline
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    May 17 2021

    Does anyone know how many grams is one serving?

    I do not know the exact grams per serving. You may find it helpful to weigh your finished ice cream or visually divide the ice cream into the number of portions you set the recipe.

  38. 38
    Ari
    June 17 2021
    Why grate the lemon peel when the recipe does not use the zest?
  39. 39
    mhsmith66
    July 8 2021
    hi can I use single cream instead of double please
  40. 40
    Natalie Gottesman
    April 30 2022
    Can you sub allulose for the erithritol? If so, how much would you use? Other Keto ice creams that I've made use allulose so the ice cream doesn't get rock solid hard. Thanks.
    Reply: #41
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    Reply to comment #40 by Natalie Gottesman
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 3 2022

    Can you sub allulose for the erithritol? If so, how much would you use? Other Keto ice creams that I've made use allulose so the ice cream doesn't get rock solid hard. Thanks.

    Yes, you can use allulose. If it's 1:1 replacement for sugar, then you can use the same amount as is called for in this recipe.

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Ratings

5
87%
4
6%
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4.7
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31 Ratings