Low Carb, Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream {THM-S, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free}

I recently bought an ice cream maker, (Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice Cream Maker, White ) and I must say it was a life-changing experience! The one I purchased was one of the newer ones – no salt or ice required, and my ice cream is ready in about 20 minutes! Now that’s what I’m talking about – creamy, delicious, guilt free ice cream in less than half an hour? Count me in!

When I was trying to find ice cream recipes, I kept seeing instructions like “refrigerate for four hours” or “place in refrigerator overnight.” I told my husband, “I can’t wait four hours for ice cream! I need some now!” (I know, I know, call me impatient if you must!)

Many low carb ice creams rely on cottage cheese and almond milk – and while those variations are good, I wanted a “real” ice cream texture and mouth feel. So, I headed to the kitchen, did some experimentation, and came up with this amazing recipe. I couldn’t believe it when I tasted it – it tastes like “real” (read sugar-laden) ice cream! I was in love!

Low Carb, Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream

{THM-S, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free}

Recipe:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup Half & Half
• 1/2 cup THM Gentle Sweet
• 1 Tbl vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups Heavy whipping cream
• 1 Tbl vegetable glycerin (optional – helps  keep it “scoop-able”)

In a blender, blend the cottage cheese and half & half until completely smooth. This step is very important – nobody wants cottage cheese lumps in their ice cream – Gross! Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Pour into your ice cream maker and process according to manufacturers instructions (mine only took about 25 minutes). Transfer to a freezer safe container and keep airtight in the freezer.  If you do not add the vegetable glycerin, you will want to set the ice cream on the counter for a few minutes to soften.

That’s it! 30 minutes, and you can have your own delicious, sweet, creamy homemade ice cream! (Guilt-free, too!) The add-ins or toppings are endless! We like to top our with this AMAZING caramel sauce!

And maybe a few Lily’s chocolate chips!

This would also be delicious with Easy Berry Syrup/Sauce {THM-FP, Sugar free, Gluten free, Low Carb}

Check out my chocolate ice cream recipe!

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Links below are to THM Gentle Sweet (The recommended sweetener), the ice cream maker I use, the recommended (but optional) vegetable glycerin,  and a handy dandy ice cream tub in which to keep your frozen goodies!