Keto coffee ice cream without an ice cream maker? It’s not a dream, I promise And this is the richest, creamiest, keto no churn ice cream recipe. What a way to beat the heat!
I first created this no-churn coffee ice cream back in 2015, and I am so excited to give it a new update. It’s better than ever before, and it stays perfectly scoopable, even after weeks in the freezer. If you manage to get it to last that long!
Read on to get all the best tips for this keto coffee ice cream recipe.
Keto ice cream for the coffee lover
I make no secret of the fact that I am a coffee addict. And like many addicts, I have no desire to quit my drug of choice.
But while I do love the energy I get from the caffeine, there’s much more to it than that. It’s about the flavor, the aroma, the hot bitter liquid on my tongue every morning. The slow sipping and savoring in the stillness of my quiet house, before the kids are awake.
I love coffee and I love everything about coffee. And I adore coffee flavored desserts – especially coffee ice cream.
There’s a magic that happens somewhere in there, when coffee comes together with cream and sweetener. It’s a heavenly combination and even many non-coffee drinkers enjoy coffee ice cream.
So when I make a keto coffee ice cream, you can bet it’s rich and creamy and full of deep coffee flavor. When you love that dark liquid brew as much as I do, you can’t mess around!
No ice cream maker required
I love my ice cream maker and I use it frequently. But a few years ago, I started to see all of these no churn ice cream recipes popping up all over the internet, and I was intrigued. I didn’t even know such a thing was possible.
After a little reading and investigation, I realized just how simple and brilliant the method was, and I was eager to try my hand at a keto no-churn ice cream recipe.
Conventional no churn ice cream recipes usually use sweetened condensed milk, which is then folded into some whipped cream. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it. An ice cream machine serves much the same purpose, churning air into a cream-based mixture to increase the volume.
I thought it might be possible to use the exact same approach with my keto sugar-free condensed milk. And so keto no-churn ice cream was born!
Of course, having to make the sweetened condensed milk from scratch means it’s not quite so simple as the sugary version, but it really is a great option for those of you without ice cream makers.
And now that I’ve improved my keto condensed milk recipe, this keto ice cream stays scoopable for days, even straight out of the freezer!
Tips for making keto coffee ice cream
A few tips for getting the most out of this delicious no-churn recipe:
- Make the condensed milk in advance and let it cool properly. If you attempt to proceed while it’s still warm, the whipped cream will melt and become liquid again, and your ice cream will never set properly.
- Both Swerve and BochaSweet are critical to this recipe, so that the ice cream firms up but stays scoopable.
- The only thing you can replace the Swerve with is another erythritol based sweetener (Lakanto, Sukrin, etc.).
- The only things you can replace the BochaSweet with are xylitol or allulose.
- The xanthan gum is important for thickening the condensed milk properly but it also inhibits ice crystals in the ice cream. If you must skip it, that’s fine but do realize that the texture of your ice cream may suffer somewhat.
- How much coffee you add is up to you. I like mine with a strong flavor but I also use decaf instant coffee so it doesn’t keep me up at night. You can use any instant coffee and even the Starbucks Via packs work well (I add two when I am using those).
- No churn ice cream takes longer to firm up and freeze properly so be patient and consider making it the day prior to when you want to eat it.
Ready to try your hand at this delicious Keto Coffee Ice Cream?
More great keto coffee desserts
- Keto Double Espresso Brownies
- Low Carb Mocha Chip Biscotti
- Keto Tiramisu
- Coffee Creme Mousse
- Keto Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
- Sugar-Free Coffee Creme Brûlée
No Churn Coffee Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream divided
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or hemp milk for nut-free)
- ½ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener divided
- ¼ cup BochaSweet
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 to 1 ½ tablespoon instant coffee (I use decaf!)
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of the cream and the almond milk. Whisk in ¼ cup of the Swerve and the BochaSweet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 40 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add the butter. Whisk to combine, until the butter is melted. Then sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Whisk in the instant coffee and vanilla extract, until the coffee granules have dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip remaining 1 ¼ cups whipping cream with the remaining Swerve sweetener until it just holds stiff peaks. Gently fold in the cooled coffee mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm, about 5 or 6 hours.
Mary D says
Relax and have fun, cooking and being outside is fun and informal the way summer should be!!
Dot says
I usually just set things up as a buffet and let my guests pick and choose from the table, grab a cold drink from the coolers below the table, and throw the trash in the buckets provided nearby. All I do is cook!
Deanna S says
Close pins to pinch on the corners will keep that tablecloth in place 🙂
Stephanie says
My best outdoor entertaining tip is to have the party inside in the air conditioning! lol It can get pretty hot and humid in Illinois! Coming in a close second though, is that you can never have too much ice! Love the bamboo products – and I love using bamboo cooking utensils because they are so durable!
Ann says
Freeze water in ziplock bags and place under foods to keep chilled on hot days!
Nicole says
How smart!!
Mary says
I do have a recipe for sunscreen that is equivalent to an SPF of 30. It is as follows:
1/2 c jojoba oil
1/4 c coconut oil
1/8 c shea butter
1/4 c beeswax
3/8 c zinc oxide powder
1 tsp Vitamin E oil
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a glass container (I use a Pyrex measuring cup) in a pan of water on the stove. Heat on low and stir occasionally until the beeswax melts. After you’ve removed it from the heat, gradually stir in the zinc oxide. Keep stirring while it cools, adding the Vitamin E oil as a preservative before it is completely cooled. You can use a mixer to make it creamier after it has cooled a bit and started to thicken on the sides.
I have a question about the “condensed milk” you made. Have you tried freezing this? I might like to have some on hand, because I may have to buy a larger amount of cream that I don’t want to go bad.
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Carolyn says
Very cool, thanks for sharing. I have not tried freezing the condensed milk. I have refrigerated it without problems.
claire says
Love your recipes! My tip is make your own sunscreen, no chemicals!
Carolyn says
Oh, do you have a recipe for that???
Betty says
My best tip is to except all the outdoor invitations your schedules will allow and always take a Low Carb dish to share. A hostess gift is a must! Maybe a gift basket of some of these Bamboo products. Not all of us have backyards or patios for entertaining….
Annette says
I like to buy papers good and such as the end of holidays when they are on sale. Then I use them the next time the holiday comes around.
Cynthia M. says
Thank you for posting this, and I think I have all the ingredients. Double Yay!!… I really like Swerve for baking and desserts…
Teresa S. says
For outdoor entertaining make sure you’re keeping foods at appropriate temps. You don’t want to send your friends home with food poisoning!
Alicia says
I would say pick up dog poop ha! And paper products for sure!
Abigail says
1) have mosquito repelling candles, nonscented
2) have a back up plan in case of weather issues
3) use large bowls and tupper wear to cover the serving plates while you eat to keep bugs away
Karen Thurn says
My best entertaining idea is not to skimp when buying paper products. This is not the time to save money on cheap paper plates that will collapse when filled or cups that will be too flimsy to carry. If you prefer not to buy disposable products, invest in fun plastic plates and cups that can be cleaned in the dishwasher. kthurn@bektel.com
Jaime says
Looks like a yummy recipe. Thanks for the giveaway
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
Love the bamboo cones instead of real ones for the gluten free folks. My best outdoor entertaining tip is to place cans of bug spray in strategic places around the party site. Make sure some are the family friendly kind for the kids attending the party.
Brenda says
Love the bamboo ware and I like anything coffee flavored.
TidyMom says
The bamboo items are an awesome idea!! I can’t wait to try the ice cream recipe! we’ve never made coffee flavored!
Kathy says
Could this be modified for a different flavor? I’m not s big coffee fan.
Carolyn says
Sure, skip the coffee and just add some more vanilla extract.
Kristen says
When it gets too hot, just stay inside!