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Keto Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Craving the awesome combo of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter? Our delicious keto peanut butter cup ice cream will hit the spot!

Keto Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

KETO PEANUT BUTTER CUP 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 PEANUT BUTTER CUP ICE CREAM

  1. Dissolve unsweetened cocoa powder in warm water (around 2 tbsp)
  2. Using a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients together for a few seconds
  3. Pour blended mixture into your ice cream maker
  4. Let the ice cream maker work its magic and dig in!

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 Peanut Butter Cup 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 liftings.

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 Peanut Butter Cup 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 Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream


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Keto Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Keto Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

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

Craving the awesome combo of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter? Our delicious keto peanut butter cup ice cream will hit the spot!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dissolve unsweetened cocoa powder in warm water (around 2 tbsp)
  2. Using a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients together for a few seconds
  3. Pour blended mixture into your ice cream maker
  4. Let the ice cream maker work its magic and dig in!

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Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1/3 cup
Amount Per Serving Calories 212Total Fat 20gCarbohydrates 3gProtein 5g

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LeeAnn

Monday 12th of August 2019

Delish!! How big is the serving size? 1/2 cup?

Logan Childress

Wednesday 21st of August 2019

LeeAnn,

It really depends on how "fluffy" your ice cream maker makes it. I've had two different ones and each produces different results. Normally 1/3 cup is a serving.

Claudia

Friday 26th of April 2019

I make this regularly now. Now I mix the ingredients in my Magic Bullet, much faster than my mixer. Takes about fifteen seconds! Best if frozen for just under three hours so I make just enough for two...often. And it tastes just as good without the eggs!

Claudia

Sunday 14th of April 2019

I made this and it was to die for! I used my mixer and whipped it all up, not quite to stiff peaks but close. We ate it before it was fully frozen (couldn’t wait) so it was like a Chocolate peanut butter soft serve. My husband told me I had to make it again...tomorrow. I didn’t tell him how much is left...lol.

Logan Childress

Monday 15th of April 2019

Claudia,

So glad you loved it!

Claudia

Wednesday 10th of April 2019

Thanks, Logan. I used my mixer for other ice cream that was supposed to be in a mason jar. Worked great. I will give this a try. Even if it doesn’t work, how bad could peanut butter and chocolate be!

Claudia

Tuesday 9th of April 2019

I don’t have an ice cream maker. Could this be beaten with a mixer then just frozen for a few hours?

Logan Childress

Tuesday 9th of April 2019

Claudia,

That would probably do the trick! The "Mason jar method" is used by a lot of people to make ice cream without a maker.

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