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Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Something about the combination of butter and pecan is irresistible. Add those flavors to heavy cream and you have a delectable keto butter pecan ice cream.

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

KETO BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS

Before you try to make this delicious ice cream, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand.

After you have these few simple ingredients, you are set and ready to go!

HOW TO MAKE KETO BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan
  2. Mix in chopped pecans and bring to a rolling boil for 3 – 5 minutes, until the butter begins to brown
  3. Remove from heat and let cool
  4. Pour all ingredients (including butter and pecans) into your ice cream maker
  5. Gently whisk to make sure it is evenly mixed
  6. Let the ice cream maker do its thing and enjoy!

WHAT SETS THIS ICE CREAM APART FROM OTHERS?

First, this ice cream uses as few ingredients as possible. There are no fillers, additives, or other non-essential items found on the ingredient list.

Secondly, the use of erythritol gives this ice cream a sweet, but not overly sweet, taste. This is, of course, all while keeping blood glucose levels low unlike sugar and some other artificial sweeteners.

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

HOW LONG WILL THIS ICE CREAM LAST?

Unlike commercially processed, packaged, and stored ice cream, this ice cream will last roughly a week in your freezer. The commercial alternatives are produced in a way that allows them to remain frozen longer.

If you store this using some of the storage methods discussed above, it is possible for the ice cream to last longer. Otherwise, make plans to eat your ice cream in seven days or less after you make it.

WHAT TYPE OF ICE CREAM MAKER SHOULD I USE?

There are three main types of personal ice cream makers on the market today. Each one has its pros and cons. One is certainly the best but also carries a high price tag. These ice cream makers are all discussed briefly below, so you can decide which type is right for you.

BUCKET ICE CREAM MAKER VARIATION

These are the simplest ice cream makers on the market. They use the concept of ice in a bucket, which surrounds the mixing canister. The motor is located on the top of the bucket and does all of the heavy lifting.

The motor rotates the mixing canister inside the ice, keeping the contents cold as it mixes.

While these machines are simple (and subsequently very cheap in comparison to the other types) they are very effective. It might seem simplicity doesn’t always equal effectiveness, but in this case, it does.

If you are an avid ice cream maker or an amateur making a batch every once in a while, this ice cream maker is for you.

FROZEN BOWL ICE CREAM MAKER VARIATION

Possibly the least effective ice cream makers are of the frozen bowl variety. These use the concept of a pre-frozen bowl surrounding the liquid ice cream mixture to cool it and freeze it.

While these machines do work, they require a lot of upfront time to freeze the bowls properly. Some of these advise freezing the bowl in your freezer for up to two days before use.

The problem with these ice cream makers is that the bowl will often warm faster than it is cooling, especially if the mixture isn’t very cold, to begin with. A few independent tests of these machines often find the mixture to become more like a milkshake than actual ice cream.

However, most of these models are more affordable than some of their counterparts. They make a good ice cream maker for those who make ice cream irregularly or aren’t sure if making ice cream is for them.

COMPRESSOR ICE CREAM MAKER VARIATION

This is by far the best ice cream maker option. By utilizing a compressor, the machine is able to freeze the mixing bowl (often ahead of time) and can keep it the proper temperature during the mixing process.

This also helps to make the ice crystals in the mixture smaller, meaning a better mouthfeel and texture of the ice cream.

Some machines are even equipped with extra sensors and settings that allow you to set the thickness of your ice cream or mix other items like sorbet or gelato.

We consider these machines to be the best due to their more commercial style, mixing, and cooling capabilities. However, a quick Amazon search will show you that with this higher quality, comes a higher price tag.

Is it worth it? The answer to that is up to you, depending on how often you make ice cream and what your budget for kitchen gadgets is. If the answer is yes, you certainly won’t regret it.

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE THIS ICE CREAM WITHOUT A MACHINE?

You can, but it isn’t easy. You should use the Mason jar method to make ice cream without an ice cream machine. It requires some work on your behalf, and the final product won’t have the awesome texture a machine will give it.

However, if buying an ice cream machine is not for you, doing this will net you a tasty product after a couple of hours.

HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

Storing your homemade ice cream isn’t difficult. There are, however, some tips you can use to ensure your ice cream is stored in as best a way as possible.

  • Store in air-tight, freezer-safe containers
  • Use a shallow/flat container for a more even consistency
  • Don’t store your ice cream in the freezer door
  • Remove from freezer, remove serving, and replace
  • Cover the surface in plastic wrap to prevent ice formation
  • Keep in mind, warming and cooling ice cream too much will result in a change in texture as ice crystals reform without being mixed

WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SCOOP THIS ICE CREAM AFTER BEING FROZEN?

Run an ice cream scoop (or large spoon) under warm/hot water for a few seconds. Then, scoop a spoonful of ice cream into a bowl or other serving dish. Repeat this process until you have the needed amount of ice cream scooped out.

The warm water helps to warm the spoon or scoop and makes “cutting” through the cold ice cream easier.

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream


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Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Yield: 8 servings
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Something about the combination of butter and pecan is irresistible. Add those flavors to heavy cream and you have a delectable keto butter pecan ice cream.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan
  2. Mix in chopped pecans and bring to a rolling boil for 3 - 5 minutes, until the butter begins to brown
  3. Remove from heat and let cool
  4. Pour all ingredients (including butter and pecans) into your ice cream maker
  5. Gently whisk to make sure it is evenly mixed
  6. Let the ice cream maker do its thing and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1/3 cup
Amount Per Serving Calories 290Total Fat 22.5gCarbohydrates 3gProtein 1g

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Pam

Friday 19th of February 2021

Eating some as I type this...Oh my goodness - this is delicious!!! Ib purposely purchased an ice cream maker for this recipe. It came in the mail today and I'm so very happy. Thank you for yet another great recipe! So glad I found this site.

Logan Childress

Monday 1st of March 2021

Pam,

So glad you liked it!

Matlyn

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

I used my Cuisinart ice cream maker and it turned out delicious! I have 2 bowls for my ice cream maker and store them in the freezer so they are ready anytime I decide to make ice cream. I’ve never had the bowl warm to the point of making nothing but milkshakes. It freezes the ice cream in 20 mins. I transfer it to an ice cream container and store it in my freezer. I clean the bowl and put it back in the freezer until I need it again. Thanks for the recipe!

Logan Childress

Saturday 16th of January 2021

Matlyn,

Glad you liked it!

Merilyn

Thursday 17th of September 2020

My Cusinart Ice cream maker makes fabulous ice cream! My sisters ice cream maker makes beautiful hard ice cream also, so I don't get why you are knocking the freezer bowl types of Ice cream maker. As soon as I make a 2 quart container of wonderful hard and very scoopable ice cream I wash and put it right back in the freezer and its ready for a new batch 24 hours later. Its not a big deal at all and yes they are affordable. I look forward to trying this recipe and will post pics afterwards. An Ice cream lover from Vancouver BC

Jan Carmichael

Saturday 27th of June 2020

When you did have eggs as part of the recipe, how many did you use?

Logan Childress

Sunday 28th of June 2020

Jan,

We usually only use one.

Chris Jones

Saturday 18th of April 2020

Oh gosh, this is soo good! I added some brown Swerve to the pecans and butter and it just carmelized them so nicely. Thank you for a delicious keto ice cream recipe. I will be making this one over and over.

Logan Childress

Sunday 19th of April 2020

Chris,

So glad you liked it!

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