This Keto Blueberry Ice Cream is a delicious, sweet treat to keep you cool this summer without feeling guilty. This low carb, creamy delight is the perfect way to stick to your Keto lifestyle and still get in that sweet tooth craving.
Blueberry Ice Cream | A Delightfully Low Carb Icecream Recipe!
There are few fruits quite as delicious and refreshing as blueberries. It's definitely one of my favorite fruits, so I try to work it into other recipes whenever possible. So when I was whipping up some cheesecake ice cream to try and stave off the Texas heat, I knew I just had to add some blueberries into the mix.
The best part about this low carb Blueberry Frozen Ice Cream is that it's not a super difficult recipe to whip together. The longest waiting period will be when it's freezing.
Outside of that, there's not much to it outside of mixing. This is why it's one of my main go-to sweet treats.
Ingredients You'll Need For This Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe
- Frozen Blueberries, thawed, undrained
- Truvia
- Xanthan Gum
- Cream Cheese, cubed and softened
- Sour cream
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Lemon Extract
Are Blueberries Low Carb?
Certain berries are known to be lower in carbohydrates than others. Blueberries are included in that list. If you're wondering how many net carbs in blueberries, you'll be happy to know there are only 12 grams of net carbs in 3.5 oz of blueberries.
You can, of course, substitute any sort of berry in this dessert. Berries are naturally low in carbs so it's an easy sub.
Check out this post if you're curious about other low carb fruits and vegetables as well.
How To Make Blueberry Ice Cream
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat blueberries, water, Truvia and xanthan gum to boil for 2 minutes or until it boils and thickens. Refrigerate 15-20 min. or until completely cooled.
- Using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer, process cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy whipping cream until they are fluffy.
- Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. freezer-proof container. Top with spoons full of the blueberry mixture; swirl gently but deeply with a spatula so you get swirls of blueberry with swirls of ice cream. Or you know, just mix it all together and call it a day.
- Freeze 4-5 hours until firm.
Tips for Making Keto Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- You can use the first half of this recipe to make a lovely berry compote and pour that over this homemade Keto Ice Cream Recipe as well.
- Use any type of berry that you like for this recipe.
- Plan to eat this recipe within a day or two. This homemade low carb ice cream is best eaten fresh, as it gets a little grainy once you refreeze it–but it's still tasty!
- You may need to let leftovers sit on the counter to warm up and soften a little before serving.
- You could also freeze this in large ice cube trays such as THESE for portion control. In this case, just mix the two in each cube.
- If you prefer a softer texture, freeze in ice cube trays, Then remove the cubes and blend in a blender, adding a little bit of half and half to keep the blades moving.
- You could also choose to churn the blueberry mixture and the ice cream mixture together in this ice cream machine.
Looking For More Low Carb Ice Cream Recipes?
- Keto Ice Cream- Yummy no-cook ice cream.
- Avocado Lime Popsicles- An unexpected flavor combination.
- Blueberry Ice Cream- Low carb and packed with blueberries.
- Bulletproof Popsicles- A fun way to have bulletproof coffee.
- Cantaloupe Ice Pops- A treat the whole family will love.
- Creamsicle Pops- Easy and classic popsicle flavor.
- Mango Frozen Yogurt- My personal favorite.
- Mixed Berry Popsicles- Your kids will beg for more of these.
- Watermelon Popsicles- Bursting with watermelon flavor.
This Blueberry Ice Cream recipe is the perfect summer dessert for keeping your sweet cravings satisfied while still being healthy! So the next time you have a sweets craving on a hot day, make sure to give this ice cream a try!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen Blueberries, thawed, undrained
- 1/4 cup Water, (omit if using frozen blueberries, use their liquid instead)
- 1/4 cup Truvia
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat blueberries, water, Truvia and xanthan gum to boil for 2 minutes or until it boils and thickens. Refrigerate 15-20 min. or until completely cooled.
- Using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer, process cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy whipping cream until they are fluffy.
- Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. freezer-proof container. Top with spoons full of the blueberry mixture; swirl gently but deeply with a spatula so you get swirls of blueberry with swirls of ice cream. Or you know, just mix it all together and call it a day.
- Freeze 4-5 hours until firm.
- You can use the first half of this recipe to make a lovely berry compote and pour that over this Keto Ice Cream Recipe as well.
- Use any type of berry that you like for this recipe.
- Plan to eat this recipe within a day or two. This ice cream is best eaten fresh, as it gets a little grainy once you refreeze it–but it's still tasty!
- You may need to let leftovers sit on the counter to warm up and soften a little before serving.
- You could also freeze this in large ice cube trays such as THESE for portion control. In this case, just mix the two in each cube.
- If you prefer a softer texture, freeze in ice cube trays, Then remove the cubes and blend in a blender, adding a little bit of half and half to keep the blades moving.
- You could also choose to churn the blueberry mixture and the ice cream mixture together in this ice cream machine.
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Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
Deb
Where do you use the lemon extract? I see it in the ingredients, but not in the directions. Thanks!
Lynn
Would Swerve work instead of Truvia?
URVASHI PITRE
Yes I think it would