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    Home / Recipes / Dessert / Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    August 5, 2022 by Keto Cooking Christian 20 Comments

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    This Keto Coconut Ice Cream is rich, smooth and very refreshing. The super creamy texture is just like traditional ice cream and doesn't freeze rock hard!

    coconut ice cream in glass dish with mint sprig

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    ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

    • Smooth and creamy texture like traditional ice cream
    • Bold coconut flavor
    • Easy to make
    • Family friendly
    • Sugar-Free
    closeup of scoop of coconut ice cream

    Coconuts are one of the quintessential Keto foods and I love it in any form I can use it! Coconut oil, butter, milk, shredded, you name it, I use it!  So it's only fitting that I make a low carb homemade coconut ice cream. 

    It's a perfect refreshing summer-time treat and without all the guilt of traditional sugary ice cream.

    closeup of coconut ice cream in glass dish slightly melted

    For the best outcome, using an ice cream maker is recommended, but you can also make it without one. Just add the mixture to a cold glass dish and place in the freezer, then mix every 30 minutes or so until it is frozen to the consistency you prefer.

    What's in Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    • Heavy cream
    • Unsweetened full fat coconut milk
    • Unsweetened full fat coconut cream
    • Egg yolks
    • Allulose
    • Vanilla extract
    • Coconut Extract
    • Unsweetened shredded coconut
    • Salt

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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    • Ice cream maker
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    How to Make Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    Place 3 cans of coconut milk and cream in the fridge overnight.  Also place the insert to your ice cream maker in the freezer.

    The next day, take the 3 cans, scoop out the solid cream and discard the water.

    Tip: Instead of discarding the coconut water, you can save it in the fridge to use in another recipe.

    coconut cream and heavy cream in saucepan

    Add to a saucepan along with the heavy cream and salt, heat on low until almost simmering.

    egg yolks and sweetener whisked in glass bowl

    In a mixing bowl, add in the sweetener and egg yolks, whisk for 2 minutes until they’re a pale yellow color.

    hot cream being ladled into glass bowl with whisk

    Take a ladle full of the hot cream mixture and temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking it in.  Repeat once more, then whisk the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the cream.

    Tip: Don't rush this step, or you'll risk scrambling the eggs. No one wants scrambled eggs in their ice cream!

    egg yolk mixture being whisked into saucepan with cream

    Cook on low for 8-10 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

    coconut ice cream custard coated on spoon over saucepan

    Whisk in the xanthan gum, vanilla and coconut extracts, then remove from the heat.  Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve.

    Tip: Straining it ensures there are no lumps of eggs in the custard.

    coconut ice cream custard being poured through sieve in glass bowl

    Fold in the shredded coconut.

    coconut ice cream custard in glass bowl with shredded coconut and purple spatula

    Cover with plastic wrap, making sure it’s touching the custard directly. 

    Tip: This helps to prevent a skin from forming on the custard.

    coconut ice cream base in glass bowl with plastic wrap

    Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until very cold.

    coconut ice cream in ice cream maker churning

    Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for 25-30 minutes, or according to the instructions of your model.  Mine took exactly 30 minutes for the consistency of soft serve ice cream.  You can serve it as is or transfer to an ice cream storage container and allow to firm up in the freezer.

    overhead view of coconut ice cream being scooped out of glass container
    Is coconut cream Keto-friendly?

    Absolutely, as long as you use the unsweetened version.

    Is coconut milk good for Keto?

    It’s actually great for Keto because it’s loaded with healthy fats and is very low in carbs.

    How many carbs are in coconut ice cream?

    Traditional coconut ice cream can range anywhere from around 22 carbs on up.  This Keto ice cream recipe however, has only 4 net carbs!

    coconut ice cream in glass dish with mint sprig

    Will Keto ice cream kick you out of ketosis?

    No, this ice cream recipe, as well as all others on this website will not kick you out of ketosis.

    How do you keep ice cream from freezing too hard?

    I use 2 ingredients that help prevent Keto ice cream from freezing too hard: allulose and xanthan gum.  I highly recommend using both, or at the very least, allulose as your sweetener.

    What does adding egg yolk to ice cream do?

    Egg yolks help to stabilize ice cream, which is why you will see anywhere from 3-5 used in any given ice cream recipe.  They also give ice cream a more rich and creamy texture, verses a lighter, less smooth and more milky texture when you use less egg yolks.

    closeup of coconut ice cream in glass dish slightly melted

    Add Ins for Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    If you are anything like me, I just love to take things to the next level with creating new flavors from existing recipes. Here are just a few ways you can change up this low carb ice cream recipe to give it a new twist each time:

    Chocolate Chips- Sugar free chocolate chips give this ice cream a wonderful coconut/chocolate flavor combination and the chips add just a tad bit of crunch.

    Almonds-If you are wanting even more crunch, chopped roasted almond added to the mixture before churning goes perfectly with the coconut!

    Lime Zest- The original recipe for this coconut ice cream had some freshly grated lime zest in it. I removed it when I updated it, adding more coconut cream and making it more luscious. You can still add that little punch of lime if you'd like though.

    Favored Whipped Topping- Add some coconut, almond or vanilla extract added to homemade whipped cream adds the perfect finishing touch to this recipe.

    closeup of scoop of coconut ice cream with shredded coconut on top

    Can you eat ice cream on Keto?

    You sure can! Here are some Keto Ice Cream Recipes you can enjoy guilt-free:

    • No-Churn Raspberry Ice Cream
    • Strawberry Ice Cream
    • No-Churn Coffee Chip Ice Cream
    • Cookie Dough Ice Cream
    • No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream
    • Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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    Keto Coconut Ice Cream

    This Keto Coconut Ice Cream is rich, smooth and very refreshing. The super creamy texture is just like traditional ice cream and doesn't freeze rock hard!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Dessert
    Calories: 230
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 - 13.5 ounce cans unsweetened full fat coconut milk
    • 13.5 ounce can unsweetened full fat coconut cream
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 3 egg yolks
    • ¾ cup allulose
    • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, very finely shredded
    • 1 teaspoon pure  vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, optional
    • Pinch of salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place 3 cans of coconut milk and cream in the fridge overnight.  Also place the insert to your ice cream maker in the freezer.
      The next day, take the 3 cans, scoop out the solid cream and discard (or save for another recipe) the water.
    • Add to a saucepan along with the heavy cream and salt, heat on low until almost simmering.
    • In a mixing bowl, add in the sweetener and egg yolks, whisk for 2 minutes until they’re a pale yellow color.
    • Take a ladle full of the hot cream mixture and temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking it in.  Repeat once more, then whisk the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the cream.
    • Cook on low for 8-10 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    • Whisk in the xanthan gum, vanilla and coconut extracts, then remove from the heat.  Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve.
    • Fold in the shredded coconut and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it’s touching the custard directly.  This helps to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until very cold.
    • Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for 25-30 minutes, or according to the instructions of your model.  Mine took exactly 30 minutes for the consistency of soft serve ice cream.  You can serve it as is or transfer to an ice cream storage container and allow to firm up in the freezer.

    RECIPE NOTES

    For the best outcome, using an ice cream maker is really needed, but you can also make it without one.  Just add the mixture to a cold glass dish and place in the freezer, then mix every 30 minutes or so. The ice cream will harden as it sits in the freezer.  So when you are ready to serve it, allow it to sit out on the counter for a few minutes, before serving.
    If you can't find allulose, you can use ⅔ cup of monk fruit or Swerve confectioners instead.  Just know that without allulose, this ice cream will freeze more solid, so you'll want to take it out 10 minutes or so before serving.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Coconut Ice Cream
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 230 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

    *Originally published on June 10, 2018, updated on August 5, 2022 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, helpful tips and information.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa M Bell

      August 15, 2022 at 10:05 am

      Can I add another can of coconut cream in place of the heavy cream to make it dairy free?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 06, 2022 at 9:22 am

        I haven't tried that before, so I'm not sure how the texture will be affected.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      October 28, 2020 at 10:42 am

      That looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 09, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. TAMI

      August 03, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      How much of the prepared ice cream equals one serving?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 05, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        1/6th of the entire batch is a serving.

        Reply
    4. Christina Wickman

      June 24, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was phenomenal. The only addition was that I steeped the custard with Kaffir Lime leaves from our tree and topped the ice cream with toasted coconut. My family could not believe it was Keto.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 24, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        That's wonderful, glad everyone liked it. I love your steeping the custard in Kaffir Lime leaves, that's genius! I use them in my Thai red coconut curry, they add so much flavor!

        Reply
    5. Merri

      June 03, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      Can you use monkfruit ?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 03, 2020 at 7:50 pm

        Yes, you sure can!!

        Reply
    6. Christina

      April 20, 2020 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      I’m dairy free so substituted the one cup of heavy cream for one cup of almond milk and the texture came out great... just kept in the ice cream maker for an additional 10 minutes. I will definitely make again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 20, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        That's wonderful, glad it turned out great for you!

        Reply
    7. Lisa Ragan

      February 13, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      Hi,i have the custard cooling now,but I was wondering should I add a little xantham gum to keep ice crystals from forming,or help with a smooth texture?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 13, 2020 at 10:05 pm

        You can, but I don't think that will have a huge impact to be honest.

        Reply
    8. Jannette

      June 06, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      I don’t have an ice cream maker 😢 how can I make it with out?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 07, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        Hi Jannette,
        You could pour it into a large container and place in the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes or so, until frozen. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    9. Anne

      February 02, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      When do I add in the 1/2 cup shredded coconut? With the lime zest I assume...?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 02, 2019 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Anne,
        No, you would add right after the custard has been made, along with the salt and extracts. It was shown in the video, but left out of the recipe steps. I've corrected them to reflect this, thanks for bringing this to my attention!

        Reply
    10. Ashley

      January 12, 2019 at 7:10 am

      Is there a substitute for the heavy whipping cream? Maybe a can of coconut cream? Dairy upsets my stomach but I loooove coconut and this recipe looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 12, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Hi Ashley,
        I'm honestly not sure if that would work, because I've never tried it. The flavor would certainly be perfect! If you do try it, please let me know how it turns out.

        Reply

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