Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Last Updated on August 10, 2023 by Toya

Easy keto butter pecan ice cream that has only 1g net carbs! The best part is this ice cream recipe is made in minutes and uses only a handful of simple ingredients. 

keto butter pecan ice cream

This rich-buttery ice cream, like our easy keto yogurt recipe,  is way better than a store bought version. And with all of it’s delicious crunchiness from the pecans, this keto ice cream, along with our yummy chocolate ice cream, is all you will need this summer.

This ice cream is the perfect treat if you are on a keto diet as it has only 1g of net carbs. How cool is that?

The recipe is basically vanilla ice cream with added butter and chopped pecans. However, the butter has been gently  browned to emphasize its aroma which pairs perfectly with the pecans. If you want more intensive flavor, make sure you toast the pecan nuts.

This ice cream is also great as you can play with the flavors. The vanilla we used gives a nice sweet aftertaste, but if you are for a richer flavor, you can add some natural butter pecan flavoring.

Tips to make the best butter pecan ice cream

  1. For extra creamy ice cream add 2 small egg yolks, instead of one.
  2. To prevent ice crystals from forming, add 1 tsp vodka. Also, stirring the ice cream every 30-45 minutes will help too.
  3. For more intensive taste, toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 3 minutes. Chop and add into the ice cream base.

Ingredients to make butter pecan ice cream

To make this keto ice cream, these are the ingredients you’ll need:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup powdered Erythritol
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, gently beaten
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum, or other keto ice cream thickener
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How to make keto butter pecan ice cream

To start, gather all of your ingredient sin one place.

ingredeints to make butter pecan ice cream

Next, melt the butter in a large skillet or sauce pot over medium heat. Allow the color of the butter to change, just a bit.

Then pour in the heavy cream into the skillet and bring almost to a simmer.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sweetener, and the vanilla.

Then transfer the mixture into a bowl, add xanthan gum, and beat with an electric mixer.

Stir in chopped pecans and stir gently until combined.

Note: If you’d like, toast the pecans for 5 minutes  until they’re brown.

 

Transfer the butter pecan ice cream into a freezer friendly container and freeze for 3-4 hours.

butter pecan ice cream

Make sure you stir every 45 minutes to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Lastly, scoop this yummy keto butter pecan ice cream and serve.

low carb butter pecan ice cream

Low carb butter pecan ice cream flavor variations

This creamy keto ice cream tastes amazing just the way it is. However, if you want to experiment with different variations, here are a few ideas you can try below:

  • Keto butter pecan no eggs ice cream – To make a no egg version of this butter pecan ice cream, simply leave the eggs out. This version may not be as creamy as the eversion made with eggs, but it will still taste great.
  • Nut free butter pecan ice cream – You can also try out the nut free version of this ice cream. Simply, leave the pecan out and replace with sugar free chocolate chips for a yummy buttery and chocolate keto ice cream.

Churn or no churn keto butter pecan ice cream

Although this recipe is made in a freezer friendly container, if you have an ice cream machine you can go ahead and churn this butter pecan ice cream for a really smooth ice cream reminiscent of your the ice cream textures you used to enjoy before keto.

To make, just follow the manufacturers directions, but, make sure to add the pecans in the last few minutes.

Can keto pecan ice cream be made in a mason jar?

Yes, you can. To make keto butter pecan mason jar ice cream, melt your butter, toast your pecans and add these, along with all the other ingredients to your mason jar and put the lid on the mason jar, ensuring that it is tightly closed.

Next, shake the mason jar for 5-7 minutes with as much strength as you can muster. Lastly, place the ice cream in the freezer for 3 hours, then enjoy. Like our keto chocolate mason jar ice cream, this will become one of your favorite.

How long will this ice cream last?

If you have left over ice cream, you can store it in the freezer in an air tight container and it will last up to 3 months.

Best topping ideas for your ice cream

You can top this ice cream with sauces such as keto butter pecan sauce or sugar free caramel sauce. 

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Easy keto butter pecan ice cream that has only 1 g net carbs! The best part is this ice cream recipe is made in minutes and uses only a handful of simple ingredients. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup powdered Erythritol
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, gently beaten
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum

Instructions

    1. To start, gather all of your ingredients in one place.
    2. Next, melt the butter in a large skillet or sauce pot over medium heat. Allow the color of the butter to change, just a bit.
    3. Then pour in the heavy cream bring almost to a simmer.
    4. Remove from the heat and stir in the sweetener, and vanilla.
    5. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add xanthan gum, and beat with an electric mixer.
    6. Stir in chopped pecans and stir gently.
    7. Transfer the mixture into a freezer friendly container.
    8. Freeze for 3-4 hours. Make sure you stir every 45 minutes to prevent ice crystals from forming.
    9. Scoop this yummy keto butter pecan ice cream and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 scoop
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 20.4gSaturated Fat: 8.8gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 2.2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.1gFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 2.1g

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