Keto Berry Ice Cream, Sugar-Free & Low Carb

This keto berry ice cream is a creamy, refreshing, sugar-free frozen dessert that lets you enjoy the bright flavor of fresh berries while keeping the carbs low.

Made with heavy cream, a keto-friendly sweetener, lemon juice, and a mix of fresh berries, this low-carb ice cream is simple enough for a weeknight treat but pretty enough to serve at a summer gathering.

What I love most about this recipe is that it can be made with an ice cream maker or as a no-churn keto berry ice cream. That means you can enjoy homemade sugar-free ice cream even if you do not have a machine.

With only 4.2 net carbs per serving, it is a delicious way to satisfy your ice cream cravings without reaching for the high-sugar versions.

If you're looking for an even easier berry ice cream, be sure to also check out our keto 5-minute ice cream which happens to be dairy-free.

As an ice cream fan, be sure to also check out our entire collection of keto ice cream recipes for more delicious options.

Why This Keto Mixed Berry Ice Cream Recipe Works

• It uses fresh berries for natural flavor and color.
• Heavy whipping cream gives it a rich, creamy texture.
• Lemon juice brightens the berry flavor and balances the sweetness.
• It can be made with or without an ice cream maker.
• The recipe is easy to double if you are using a larger ice cream maker.
• It makes a refreshing summer keto dessert that feels special without being complicated.

A Sugar-Free Berry Ice Cream The Whole Family Can Enjoy

If you have been missing real ice cream on keto, this recipe is a great one to add to your rotation. It has that classic creamy texture we all love, but without the sugar overload.

The combination of fresh berries and lemon juice gives this ice cream a bright, fruity flavor that is perfect for warm weather. It is sweet, tangy, and refreshing without tasting heavy.

You can use a mixture of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. I personally love using a mix because each berry brings something different to the recipe.

Blueberries, and strawberries add sweetness, raspberries bring a little tartness, blackberries give depth.

You can use a few of these berries or all of them. A combination of berries gives this ice cream a beautiful color and a more balanced flavor.

Ingredients & Tools Needed

The following is a list of materials and ingredients you'll need to make this keto-friendly mixed berry ice cream. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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• Fresh mixed berries
• Lemon juice, for additional flavor
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Heavy whipping cream
• Water
• Salt, just a pinch
• Blender
• 2-quart ice cream machine or metal pan 10-inch pan

Choosing The Right Sweetener For This Ice Cream Recipe

For this recipe, you will want to use a granulated sugar substitute that measures cup for cup like sugar.

Good options include:

• Monk fruit sweetener
• Erythritol blends
• Allulose
• A stevia and erythritol blend If you choose a stevia-based sweetener, be sure to use only half the amount, since it is typically twice as sweet as other sugar substitutes.

One thing to note is that sugar substitutes do not always dissolve the same way regular sugar does. That is perfectly fine for this recipe. Once everything is blended together, the sweetener incorporates well enough to give the ice cream the sweetness it needs.

If you prefer a softer scoopable texture, allulose is a great option because it helps frozen desserts stay a little softer. However, any keto-friendly granulated sweetener you enjoy should work.

How To Make Keto Berry Ice Cream

To make this low-carb berry ice cream, start by combining the lemon juice and granulated sugar substitute in a small bowl. Stir the mixture well, but do not worry if the sweetener does not completely dissolve.

Pour the lemon and sweetener mixture into a blender. Add the heavy whipping cream, water, and salt, then blend for about 30 seconds until everything is combined.

Next, add the fresh berries to the blender and process again until the mixture is fully incorporated. This should only take about 20 to 30 seconds.

You want the berries fully blended into the cream mixture so the ice cream has plenty of berry flavor in every spoonful.

If you are using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into the machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. In my machine, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to process.

Once the ice cream is ready, enjoy it right away as a soft-serve style treat or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze it until firmer.

No-Churn Keto Berry Ice Cream Instructions

Don't have an ice cream maker? No problem; you can also make this recipe without it.

To do so, once the ice cream is made, pour it into a metal pan or pans, depending on what you have. Then, place the ice cream into the freezer for about an hour.

At the one-hour mark, remove the ice cream from the freezer and stir with a spoon. Place it back into the freezer. You will repeat this step two more times for a total of three hours.

It's at this point that the no-churn ice cream will be ready to scoop and enjoy.

If you have any leftovers, you must allow the ice cream to melt on the kitchen counter until it's scoopable again.

Tips For The Best Low-Carb Berry Ice Cream

For the creamiest results, use full-fat heavy whipping cream. This is not the place to swap in milk or a lower-fat option, since the fat is what gives the ice cream its rich texture.

Make sure your berries are fresh and flavorful. Since this recipe uses just a few ingredients, the quality of the berries really matters.

Do not over-blend the mixture once the berries are added. You only need to blend long enough for everything to come together.

If the ice cream freezes too hard, allow it to sit on the kitchen counter until it becomes scoopable again. This is normal with homemade keto ice cream because it does not contain the same stabilizers or sugar found in traditional ice cream.

How To Store Homemade Ice Cream

Store your homemade keto ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. These reusable ice cream containers are made specifically for ice cream. 

Add a piece of wax paper or parchment paper to the top of the ice cream and store for up to three weeks. 

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