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Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Skip store bought low carb ice cream and test out this easy keto butter pecan ice cream recipe instead. Made with simple ingredients that will help your progress on a keto diet. Learn tips to make dairy free, swap out sweeteners, and more!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 2 egg yolks (optional)
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Chop pecans with coarse setting on nut chopper.
  • Then toast the pecans in a parchment paper lined baking pan at 350 degrees until fragrant. This should take 4-8 minutes. 
  • Add butter into a small pan. Heat over medium to slightly brown butter to bring out the flavor.
  • Remove from heat and add the pecans and salt into the butter mixture. Toss until well coated and set aside.
  • Add the heavy cream into a saucepan. Allow it to come to a simmer over medium heat. 
  • While you wait for the cream to heat up, whisk the egg yolks together with the blackstrap molasses in a separate bowl. 
  • Once the cream is ready, slowly stream the egg mixture into the cream. Whisk together as you slowly pour in the egg yolk mixture into the cream.
  • Then stir in the butter and pecans.
  • Heat on low until the mixture thickens, or approximately 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk on occasion. 
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then stir in the maple extract and combine well.  
  • Carefully pour into a mason jar and cover. Give a good shake. Then freeze until frozen, or approximately 3 hours.

Notes

  • If you prefer an egg-free recipe, leave out the egg yolks. Keep in mind, the recipe will be more icy and less creamy.
  • You can swap out heavy cream for a mixture of coconut cream and coconut milk if you prefer a dairy-free recipe. I typically substitute a raw heavy cream since most people aren’t as sensitive to this form of cream.
  • Swap the molasses for your favorite keto-friendly sweetener if that’s your preference.
  • Allow the mason jar to sit on the counter for a few minutes if the ice cream is solid.

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