This Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream has a velvety and deep caramel-like flavor. We prepare this ice cream with heavy whipping cream, erythritol powder, butter extract, pecans, egg yolks, unsweetened almond milk, salt, vanilla extract, butter, and coconut oil. You can make this ice cream earlier, as it stores nicely in the freezer for thirteen to fourteen days. This ice cream contains 320 calories and three grams of net carbs. We make this ice cream in at least 4 hours & 25 minutes. This Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream is excellent for starters, parties, events, celebrations, family gatherings, special occasions, and weekend desserts. You can serve this ice cream with whipped cream, a keto ice cream sandwich, keto pancakes, a keto ice cream sundae, or a keto chocolate cake.
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STAT:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Portion Size: ½ cup
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 6 servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Ice cream maker
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight freezer container
- Skillet for toasting pecans
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup Pecans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- ¾ cup erythritol powder
- Three big Egg yolks
- One tablespoon of coconut oil
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- ½ tsp Butter extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PECANS:
- Pecans provide a nutty taste and crunchy texture to the ice cream. We can alternate them with hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, or almonds.
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- Unsalted butter gives a deep and indulgent flavor. It can be replaced with grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil.
HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM:
- Heavy cream creates the foundation of the ice cream with high-fat content. We can replace it with heavy coconut milk or high-fat coconut cream.
ALMOND MILK:
- This milk forms a creamy consistency and foundation. You can use cashew milk, unsweetened milk, or macadamia milk as a replacement.
EGG YOLKS:
- Egg yolks are utilized to deliver a creamy and thick texture. We can swap them with gelatin, cream cheese, or xanthan gum.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- This extract aids in balancing the nutty and buttery taste of the ice cream. You may utilize seeds of a fresh vanilla bean, its paste, or powder.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Gently warm the butter in a skillet.
- Include the chopped pecans & toast them for three minutes till they are golden and fragrant.
- The cool them by placing them aside.
- Lightly heat the salt, almond milk, heavy cream, & eryhtritol powder in a saucepan till warm but not boiled.
- Stir the egg yolks in a vessel.
- Gently fill a small quantity of the warm mixture of cream cheese into the egg yolks when mixing them to temper them.
- Add the mixture again in a saucepan & slowly cook while mixing till it becomes lightly thickened.
- Mix in the butter extract & vanikla extract.
- Fully cool the mixture, then chill for two hours.
- Fill the ice cream maker with a refrigerated mixture & churn as mentioned in the machine manual.
- Lastly, mix in the toasted butter pecans during churning.
- Place it in a closed bowl & freeze for almost three hours till it is firm.
TIPS:
- Cool the ice cream at a neutral temperature for five minutes before making scoops.
- Utilize the allulose to create a smooth texture.
- Include a tbsp. of MCT oil or vodka to avoid ice crystals.
- You can also make the ice cream without an ice cream maker by freezing the mixture and mixing after every thirty minutes continuously for three hours.
- Roast the pecans in butter to enrich the taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERTS:
- Keto brownies
- Keto chocolate cake
- Keto cheesecake
BREAKFASTS:
- Keto pancakes
- Keto waffles
- Keto crepes
PARTIES:
- Keto ice cream sundae
- Keto dessert platter
- Keto milkshake
SUMMER TREATS:
- Keto affogato
- Keto ice cream float
- Keto ice cream sandwich
GARNISHES:
- Whipped cream
- Toasted pecans
- Sugar-free caramel drizzle
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the ice cream foundation and stock it for two days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the ice cream in a closed bag for two weeks.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the ice cream without a machine?
- Yes, prepare the ice cream without an ice cream maker by freezing the mixture & stirring after every thirty minutes continuously for three hours.
Why does my ice cream become hard?
- Some keto sweetener makes the ice cream hard, so use allulose or some quantity of alcohol to make the soft ice cream.
Are these pecans perfect for keto?
- Yes, they are good for keto, as they contains nutritiuos fats and low-carb content.
May I prepare this ice cream without dairy items?
- Yes, you can use coconut oil & coconut cream as a replacement to make vegan ice cream.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Fiber: 2 g
Calories: 320 kcal
Proteins: 5 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Fats: 31 g
Net Carbs: 3 g
Portion size: ½ cup
Sugar: 1 g
Total Carbs: 5 g